Island Hospice
Hardeeville, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421549)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 3 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (843) 208-3660 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a family caregiver star rating or percentage who would definitely recommend Island Hospice, and no composite process score is available for comparison to the South Carolina state average of 97.78. This is often due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than a reflection of care quality.
Island Hospice serves 3 ZIP codes from its Hardeeville, South Carolina office in Jasper County.
Yes, Island Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 421549, since 2003); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Island Hospice is a non-profit hospice located in Hardeeville, South Carolina, serving families in Jasper County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 26, 2003, according to CMS Care Compare records.
CMS's CAHPS Hospice Survey collects feedback from family caregivers about their experience with a hospice's care. For Island Hospice, CMS has not published a caregiver star rating, a percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, or a percentage rating the hospice 9-10, often because the number of surveyed patients was too small to report reliably. This is not an indication of poor quality — it simply means CMS does not have enough data to publish these figures for this hospice at this time.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Island Hospice, so no comparison to the South Carolina state average of 97.78 can be made at this time. Families are encouraged to check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current data, as CMS periodically updates these figures.
Island Hospice's service area, per CMS data, covers 3 ZIP codes from its Hardeeville office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no other cost details are available in this listing. All figures cited here come from CMS Care Compare data as provided in this listing's vintage. Families considering hospice care are welcome to contact Island Hospice directly for more information about how care is arranged.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Island Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 421549) since August 26, 2003, 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 has not published a caregiver star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating 9-10 for Island Hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed to report reliably. This does not indicate poor care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for Island Hospice, so no comparison to the South Carolina state average of 97.78 can be made at this time.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Island Hospice serves 3 ZIP codes from its office in Hardeeville, South Carolina, in Jasper County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 3 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Island Hospice is organized as a non-profit hospice. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care, but it can be a factor families consider alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Island Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 26, 2003.
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 rather than cure for patients typically expected to have six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it is not about giving up but about a different kind of care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This listing does not specify where Island Hospice provides care. Please contact the hospice at (843) 208-3660 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This listing does not include steps for starting care. Please contact Island Hospice at (843) 208-3660 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver experiences, quality scores, service area, and how care is coordinated. Contact Island Hospice at (843) 208-3660 to ask these questions directly, and review Medicare Care Compare for published data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Island Hospice (CCN 421549) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421549?state=SC to review the most 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.