Hands Of Hope
Columbia, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421639)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 95 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (864) 542-2100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Hands Of Hope, so no rating figures are currently available. Families can contact the hospice directly or check Medicare Care Compare for updates.
Hands Of Hope serves 95 ZIP codes from its Columbia, South Carolina office in Richland County.
Yes, Hands Of Hope is Medicare-certified (CCN 421639, since December 26, 2019); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hands Of Hope is a for-profit hospice based in Columbia, South Carolina, serving families in Richland County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 26, 2019.
CMS's CAHPS Hospice Survey collects feedback from family caregivers on their experience with a hospice's care. For Hands Of Hope, CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating, a percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or a percentage rating the hospice 9-10, in the current Care Compare data. This is often the result of small patient counts and should not be read as an indication of poor quality; it simply means CMS has not released the figures for this hospice.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Hands Of Hope, so no direct comparison can be made to the South Carolina state average composite score of 97.78 at this time.
Care Compare data indicates that Hands Of Hope serves a broad area, covering 95 ZIP codes from its Columbia office.
Hospice care for eligible patients is covered by the Medicare hospice benefit; no cost details beyond that are included here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published, and families are encouraged to review the source directly and contact the hospice for the most current details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hands Of Hope is Medicare-certified (CCN 421639) since December 26, 2019, 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Hands Of Hope, which often happens with smaller patient counts rather than indicating a problem with care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Hands Of Hope, so no comparison to the South Carolina state average of 97.78 can be made at this time.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hands Of Hope serves 95 ZIP codes from its Columbia, South Carolina office, based in Richland County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 95 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hands Of Hope is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is disclosed by CMS but does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Hands Of Hope has been Medicare-certified since December 26, 2019, 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 curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it is a care choice, not giving up on care itself.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Hands Of Hope at (864) 542-2100 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 Hands Of Hope at (864) 542-2100 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Hands Of Hope at (864) 542-2100 for specifics not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Hands Of Hope's official listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421639?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.