Hospice Of The Upstate, Inc
Anderson, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421506)
CMS process measure: 99.9 (state average 97.78 — above state average)
Serves: 65 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (800) 261-8636 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of The Upstate, Inc holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 93% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.90 is above the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
Hospice Of The Upstate, Inc serves 65 ZIP codes from its Anderson, South Carolina office in Anderson County. Families in the surrounding region may confirm coverage of their specific ZIP code by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Hospice Of The Upstate, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 421506), certified since 1988. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of The Upstate, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Anderson, South Carolina, serving families in Anderson County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 9, 1988.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Hospice Of The Upstate, Inc received a 5-star rating. Among caregivers surveyed, 93% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, this hospice scored 99.90, which is above the South Carolina state average of 97.78. CMS also reports a care index score of 9, and shows that 75.1% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the most recent published CMS data.
Hospice Of The Upstate, Inc reports serving 65 ZIP codes from its Anderson, South Carolina office, indicating a broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of The Upstate, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 421506) since November 9, 1988, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received a 5-star rating, with 93% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 89% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 99.90, which is above the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data lists 65 ZIP codes served from its Anderson, South Carolina office in Anderson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 65 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of The Upstate, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, and CMS quality measures should be reviewed alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 9, 1988.
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 for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a doctor.
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 does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Hospice Of The Upstate, Inc at (800) 261-8636 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Hospice Of The Upstate, Inc directly at (800) 261-8636 to learn about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how visits are scheduled; contacting Hospice Of The Upstate, Inc at (800) 261-8636 can help answer specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of The Upstate, Inc (CCN 421506) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421506?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.