Friends Of Caroline Hospice Of Beaufort, Inc
Ridgeland, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421620)
CMS process measure: 67.2 (state average 97.78 — below state average)
Serves: 26 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (843) 525-6257 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Friends Of Caroline Hospice Of Beaufort a CAHPS rating of 4 stars, with 91% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 67.20 is below the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
Friends Of Caroline Hospice Of Beaufort serves 26 ZIP codes from its Ridgeland, South Carolina office in Beaufort County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Friends Of Caroline Hospice Of Beaufort Of Beaufort, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 421620, since 10/24/2013). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Friends Of Caroline Hospice Of Beaufort, Inc is a non-profit hospice based in Ridgeland, South Carolina, serving families in Beaufort County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since October 24, 2013 (CCN 421620).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice a CAHPS rating of 4 stars. Among surveyed caregivers, 91% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, the hospice scored 67.20, which falls below the South Carolina state average of 97.78 for this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 76.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data vintage.
This hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 26 ZIP codes from its Ridgeland office.
Medicare's hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis; this listing does not include cost information beyond that basic coverage fact.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient sample sizes rather than an indicator of quality. Families are encouraged to review the official Care Compare listing directly and to contact the hospice with any specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Friends Of Caroline Hospice Of Beaufort Of Beaufort, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 421620) since October 24, 2013, 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?
CMS Care Compare data shows a CAHPS rating of 4 stars, with 91% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 86% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process-of-care score is 67.20, compared with a South Carolina state average of 97.78, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 26 ZIP codes from its Ridgeland, South Carolina office in Beaufort County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 26 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, alongside caregiver survey results and quality measures, and families may weigh it however matters to them.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 24, 2013.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for patients with a terminal prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life, but patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms and can leave hospice if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (843) 525-6257 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (843) 525-6257 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and what areas are served — all of which can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare, along with direct questions to the hospice at (843) 525-6257.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view its official listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421620?state=SC to confirm ratings, certification, and service details.
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.