Helping Hands Hospice Of South Carolina Llc
Aiken, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421637)
CMS process measure: 96.15 (state average 97.78 — below state average)
Serves: 19 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (803) 226-0961 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Helping Hands Hospice Of South Carolina LLC, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 96.15, which is below the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
Helping Hands Hospice Of South Carolina LLC serves 19 ZIP codes from its Aiken, South Carolina office in Aiken County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Helping Hands Hospice Of South Carolina LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 421637, since 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Helping Hands Hospice Of South Carolina LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Aiken, South Carolina, serving Aiken County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 13, 2020.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the case for smaller hospices with limited patient counts and does not indicate poor quality of care.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Helping Hands Hospice Of South Carolina LLC scored 96.15, which falls below the South Carolina state average of 97.78. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 5.6% of measured stays, according to available Care Compare data.
The hospice reports serving 19 ZIP codes from its Aiken, SC office, indicating a moderately sized service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is available here.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Helping Hands Hospice Of South Carolina LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 421637) since May 13, 2020, 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 survey results (star rating or percent recommending) for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not imply poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 96.15, which is below the South Carolina state average of 97.78, based on CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 19 ZIP codes from its Aiken, SC office in Aiken County, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 19 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is reported by CMS but does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 13, 2020, 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 terminal diagnosis who have stopped curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but it does not mean giving up care or attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (803) 226-0961 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly at (803) 226-0961 to discuss how to begin care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS caregiver ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and ownership type, all of which can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare, and by calling the hospice at (803) 226-0961 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Helping Hands Hospice Of South Carolina LLC directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421637?state=SC using CCN 421637.
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.