Kindred Hospice
Spartanburg, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421571)
CMS process measure: 97.89 (state average 97.78 — at state average)
Serves: 97 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (864) 585-6500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kindred Hospice has earned 4 out of 5 stars from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.89 is about at the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
Kindred Hospice serves 97 ZIP codes from its Spartanburg, South Carolina office in Spartanburg county. Families in that broader area may be eligible for its services.
Yes, Kindred Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 421571, certified since 2006. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Kindred Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Spartanburg, South Carolina, serving families in Spartanburg County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 17, 2006, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for well over a decade.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Kindred Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Ninety-two percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85 percent rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice completed a set of recommended care processes, Kindred Hospice scored 97.89, compared with a South Carolina state average of 97.78 — putting it at the state average.
Kindred Hospice reports serving 97 ZIP codes from its Spartanburg office, indicating a broad service area across the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that fact.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Kindred Hospice?
Yes, Kindred Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 421571), certified since October 17, 2006. 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, Kindred Hospice received an overall rating of 4 stars, with 92% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 85% giving a rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Kindred Hospice's composite process score is 97.89, compared with the South Carolina state average of 97.78, putting it at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Kindred Hospice reports serving 97 ZIP codes from its office in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in Spartanburg County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 97 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Kindred Hospice is organized as a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results are better indicators to compare.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Kindred Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 17, 2006.
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 people with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; it does not mean no care is provided — it is a different kind of care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify the settings in which Kindred Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (864) 585-6500 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin hospice care with Kindred Hospice, contact the hospice directly at (864) 585-6500 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quickly the hospice responds to needs, what services are included, and how the hospice compares to state averages on CMS quality measures — all of which can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Kindred Hospice (CCN 421571) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421571?state=SC to confirm current ratings and details.
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.