Grove Park Pharmacy Hospice
Orangeburg, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421601)
CMS process measure: 95.24 (state average 97.78 — below state average)
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (803) 536-6644 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey said they would definitely recommend Grove Park Pharmacy Hospice 100% of the time, with 94% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 95.24 is below the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
Grove Park Pharmacy Hospice serves 34 ZIP codes from its Orangeburg, SC office in Orangeburg County.
Yes, Grove Park Pharmacy Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 421601, since 01/21/2011); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Grove Park Pharmacy Hospice is a for-profit hospice provider located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, serving families in Orangeburg County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 21, 2011.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 100% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 94% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided, so that measure is not stated here; when a measure is not published, it is often because of small patient counts and should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, this hospice scored 95.24, which is below the South Carolina state average of 97.78. This composite reflects how consistently the hospice performed a set of recommended clinical processes, as tracked by CMS.
Grove Park Pharmacy Hospice reports serving 34 ZIP codes from its Orangeburg office, indicating a moderately broad service area for families seeking care in the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied and should be verified directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Grove Park Pharmacy Hospice is Medicare-certified, with certification since 01/21/2011 (CCN 421601). 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 survey, 100% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 94% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Grove Park Pharmacy Hospice scored 95.24 on the CMS composite process measure, which is below the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 34 ZIP codes from its Orangeburg, SC office in Orangeburg County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 34 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Grove Park Pharmacy Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type doesn't by itself determine quality; CMS's published survey and quality measures are a more direct way to compare hospices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 21, 2011, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside treatment aimed at a cure, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those with a life-limiting illness who have generally stopped curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, symptom management, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Grove Park Pharmacy Hospice at (803) 536-6644 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Grove Park Pharmacy Hospice directly at (803) 536-6644 to learn about starting care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, service area, quality measures, and how care is coordinated; you can review this hospice's published CMS figures and confirm any additional questions by calling (803) 536-6644.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Grove Park Pharmacy Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421601?state=SC to confirm current CMS data.
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.