Hospice Services Of Sc, Llc
North Augusta, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421643)
CMS process measure: 58.57 (state average 97.78 — below state average)
Serves: 28 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (803) 599-5137 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Hospice Services Of SC, LLC, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. CMS does report a composite process score of 58.57, which is below the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
Hospice Services Of SC, LLC serves 28 ZIP codes from its North Augusta, SC office in Aiken County.
Yes, Hospice Services Of SC, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 421643, since 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Services Of SC, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in North Augusta, South Carolina, serving Aiken County and 28 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since January 4, 2022 (CCN 421643).
According to CMS Care Compare data, 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. This is often the result of small patient counts rather than an indication of the quality of care provided.
CMS does report a composite process measure for this hospice of 58.57, which is below the South Carolina state average of 97.78. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports that 78.8% of patients received visits during the last days of life, according to the same CMS dataset. Families are encouraged to review these figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to ask the hospice how it interprets them.
As a Medicare-certified hospice, care from Hospice Services Of SC, LLC is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No additional cost information is included here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families considering hospice care are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and to review the most current information on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice Services Of SC, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 421643) since January 4, 2022, 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are too small to report, so it does not reflect poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS reports a composite process score of 58.57 for this hospice, which is below the South Carolina state average of 97.78; CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports 78.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 28 ZIP codes from its North Augusta, South Carolina office in Aiken County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 28 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Services Of SC, LLC is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor families may want to consider alongside CMS quality data, but it does not determine quality on its own.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 4, 2022.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care is for those who have stopped curative treatment and are focusing on comfort, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness, but it does not mean giving up care — symptom management and support continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (803) 599-5137 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; please contact the hospice at (803) 599-5137 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about the CMS quality measures, family caregiver survey results, service area, and how the hospice communicates with patients and families; contact the hospice at (803) 599-5137 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Services Of SC, LLC directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421643?state=SC to review its 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.