Hospice Of Scotland County, Inc
Bennettsville, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421594)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 7 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (843) 523-6319 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Hospice Of Scotland County, Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is currently available. CMS does report a care index score of 9, but the composite process measure comparison to the South Carolina state average of 97.78 is listed as not reported.
Hospice Of Scotland County, Inc serves 7 ZIP codes from its Bennettsville, SC office in Marlboro County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Hospice Of Scotland County, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 421594, since 2009); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No additional cost details are included in this profile.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Scotland County, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Bennettsville, South Carolina (Marlboro County), certified since April 9, 2009. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice is organized under an ownership type listed as "Other."
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens when the number of surveyed patients is too small for CMS to report reliably. This should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means the data has not been made public.
CMS does report a care index score of 9 for this hospice, and a measure showing that 87.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life. The composite process measure comparison to the South Carolina state average of 97.78 is listed by CMS as "not reported" for this hospice, so no direct comparison can be made at this time.
Hospice Of Scotland County, Inc serves a service area covering 7 ZIP codes from its Bennettsville office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice Of Scotland County, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 421594) since April 9, 2009. 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 this hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed to report reliably. This does not indicate anything negative about the quality of care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists the composite process measure comparison to the South Carolina state average (97.78) as "not reported" for this hospice. CMS does report a care index score of 9 and that 87.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hospice Of Scotland County, Inc serves 7 ZIP codes from its Bennettsville, South Carolina office in Marlboro County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 7 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but CMS quality measures apply the same regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 9, 2009.
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 is generally for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are focusing on comfort in the final phase of a terminal illness.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — pain management, emotional support, and other comfort-focused treatments continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (843) 523-6319 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 the hospice at (843) 523-6319 for guidance on getting started.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measures, service area, and services offered; contact the hospice at (843) 523-6319 and review its profile on Medicare Care Compare for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Scotland County, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421594?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.