Enhabit Hospice
Aiken, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421623)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.78 — above state average)
Serves: 30 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (803) 335-0821 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Enhabit Hospice 88% of the time, and the hospice's composite process score of 100.00 is above the South Carolina state average of 97.78. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in this dataset.
Enhabit Hospice serves 30 ZIP codes from its office in Aiken, South Carolina, in Aiken County.
Yes, Enhabit Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 421623, certified since March 13, 2014; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Enhabit Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Aiken, South Carolina, serving Aiken County. It has been Medicare-certified since March 13, 2014 (CCN 421623). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 88% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating figure in this dataset; where a specific measure is missing, that reflects CMS's publication practices, often tied to small patient counts, and should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Enhabit Hospice scored 100.00, compared to a South Carolina state average of 97.78 — placing it above the state average. A related care index figure of 9 and a measure showing 68.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life are also reported in CMS data.
Enhabit Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 30 ZIP codes from its Aiken office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by calling the hospice at (803) 335-0821.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Enhabit Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 421623) since March 13, 2014, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, 88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Enhabit Hospice, and 78% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Enhabit Hospice's CMS composite process score is 100.00, which is above the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Enhabit Hospice serves 30 ZIP codes from its Aiken, South Carolina office in Aiken County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 30 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Enhabit Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS publishes quality measures separately, which families can review alongside ownership status.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Enhabit Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 13, 2014.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is generally for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the last phase of life. Both aim to manage symptoms and support quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean abandoning medical care, as hospice teams still actively manage pain and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Enhabit Hospice. Please contact the hospice at (803) 335-0821 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process. Please contact Enhabit Hospice at (803) 335-0821 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, and services offered; you can review Enhabit Hospice's CMS figures above and contact the hospice at (803) 335-0821 for further specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Enhabit Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421623?state=SC to confirm current CMS figures.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.