Hospice Of Charleston
North Charleston, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421503)
CMS process measure: 99.26 (state average 97.78 — above state average)
Serves: 42 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (803) 529-3100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of Charleston has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 88% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.26 is above the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
Hospice Of Charleston serves 42 ZIP codes from its North Charleston, SC office in Charleston County.
Yes, Hospice Of Charleston is Medicare-certified (CCN 421503, since 1988); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Charleston is a for-profit hospice based in North Charleston, South Carolina, serving Charleston County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since January 20, 1988, meaning it has provided care under the Medicare hospice benefit for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 88% 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 measure, Hospice Of Charleston scored 99.26, which is above the South Carolina state average of 97.78. This composite reflects how consistently the hospice performed a bundle of recommended care processes. CMS also reports that 77.3% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Hospice Of Charleston's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 42 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad reach from its North Charleston office.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; where a specific measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient sample sizes rather than an indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here. This profile does not describe staff, facilities, or specific services beyond what CMS has published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice Of Charleston is Medicare-certified (CCN 421503) since January 20, 1988, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS CAHPS survey data show a 4-star rating, with 88% of family 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 score is 99.26, above the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 42 ZIP codes from its North Charleston, SC location in Charleston County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 42 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of Charleston is a for-profit organization; ownership type does not directly determine quality, and CMS reports quality measures separately regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 20, 1988.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief at any stage of a serious illness, alongside curative treatment, while hospice is a specific palliative approach for those nearing the end of life 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 illness, not giving up on care or support altogether.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact Hospice Of Charleston at (803) 529-3100 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; contact Hospice Of Charleston at (803) 529-3100 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about CAHPS survey results, composite quality scores, and service area coverage, all of which are available for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Hospice Of Charleston's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421503?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.