Heart Of Hospice Llc
Columbia, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421588)
CMS process measure: 99.34 (state average 97.78 — above state average)
Serves: 48 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (803) 699-3233 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Heart Of Hospice LLC an overall CAHPS rating of 2 stars, with 74% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 99.34, above the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
Heart Of Hospice LLC serves 48 ZIP codes from its Columbia, South Carolina office in Richland County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address is included.
Yes, Heart Of Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN 421588, certified since October 24, 2008. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Heart Of Hospice LLC is a for-profit hospice agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, serving families in Richland County and the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since October 24, 2008, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 421588.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 2 stars. Among respondents, 74% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 76% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Heart Of Hospice LLC scored 99.34, compared to a South Carolina state average of 97.78 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 67.4% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the published data.
Heart Of Hospice LLC's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 48 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to check the source directly for the most current vintage of these figures before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Heart Of Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 421588) since October 24, 2008, 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's CAHPS survey data shows an overall rating of 2 stars, with 74% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 76% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Heart Of Hospice LLC scored 99.34 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to a South Carolina state average of 97.78, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows Heart Of Hospice LLC serves 48 ZIP codes from its office in Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 48 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Heart Of Hospice LLC is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey results give more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 24, 2008.
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 patients who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and generally have a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Heart Of Hospice LLC at (803) 699-3233 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 Heart Of Hospice LLC at (803) 699-3233 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver support, how quickly care can begin, and how the hospice's CAHPS scores and quality measures compare to state averages; contact Heart Of Hospice LLC at (803) 699-3233 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's published data for Heart Of Hospice LLC at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421588?state=SC.
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.