Hospice & Palliative Care Palmetto Region- Greenville County
Greenville, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421520)
CMS process measure: 98.36 (state average 97.78 — at state average)
Serves: 125 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (864) 438-3900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice & Palliative Care Palmetto Region- Greenville County has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 89% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.36 is at the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
Hospice & Palliative Care Palmetto Region- Greenville County serves 125 ZIP codes from its Greenville, SC office in Laurens County.
Yes, Hospice & Palliative Care Palmetto Region- Greenville County is Medicare-certified (CCN 421520, since 1993); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice & Palliative Care Palmetto Region- Greenville County is a non-profit hospice based in Greenville, South Carolina, serving families across Laurens County and beyond. It has been Medicare-certified since August 17, 1993, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 421520.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family caregivers who participated in the survey, as published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered — this hospice scored 98.36, compared to the South Carolina state average of 97.78. CMS lists this hospice as performing at the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 76.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per CMS's published data.
This hospice serves a wide geographic area, covering 125 ZIP codes from its Greenville office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice & Palliative Care Palmetto Region- Greenville County has been Medicare-certified since August 17, 1993 (CCN 421520), 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 a 4-star overall rating, with 89% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 89% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's CMS composite process score is 98.36, compared to the South Carolina state average of 97.78, which CMS classifies as at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 125 ZIP codes from its Greenville, SC office in Laurens County, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 125 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, alongside caregiver survey results and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 17, 1993, 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 people who have stopped curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care or attention — it is a different kind of care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (864) 438-3900 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (864) 438-3900 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measure performance, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review this hospice's published CMS figures and also contact them directly at (864) 438-3900 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice & Palliative Care Palmetto Region- Greenville County directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421520?state=SC to review its current CMS-published 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.