Mcleod Hcs - Hospice Of The Pee Dee
Florence, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421516)
CMS process measure: 98.97 (state average 97.78 — above state average)
Serves: 84 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (843) 777-2564 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Mcleod Hcs - Hospice Of The Pee Dee a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.97 is above the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
Mcleod Hcs - Hospice Of The Pee Dee serves 84 ZIP codes from its Florence, South Carolina office in Florence County.
Yes, Mcleod Hcs - Hospice Of The Pee Dee is Medicare-certified (CCN 421516, since 1993); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Mcleod Hcs - Hospice Of The Pee Dee is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Florence, South Carolina, serving Florence County and the surrounding region. It is classified by CMS as an "Other" ownership type and has been Medicare-certified since March 9, 1993.
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS Hospice Survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 5 stars. Ninety-two percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 90% rated their experience of care between 9 and 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family members of patients who received care.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 98.97, compared to the South Carolina state average of 97.78 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 81.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per CMS's published data.
Mcleod Hcs - Hospice Of The Pee Dee reports serving 84 ZIP codes from its Florence, SC office, indicating a broad service area.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen when patient counts are too small for reliable reporting — this does not indicate poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Mcleod Hcs - Hospice Of The Pee Dee is Medicare-certified (CCN 421516) and has been since March 9, 1993. 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 Hospice Survey, this hospice received an overall 5-star rating, with 92% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 90% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 98.97, compared to the South Carolina state average of 97.78, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 84 ZIP codes from its office in Florence, South Carolina, in Florence County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 84 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists this hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type is one factor families may consider, but CMS quality and survey data are drawn from all ownership types.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 9, 1993.
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 if the illness runs its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to providing comfort, symptom management, and quality of life; patients can still receive care for pain and other conditions, and can discuss options with their care team.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Mcleod Hcs - Hospice Of The Pee Dee at (843) 777-2564 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; contact Mcleod Hcs - Hospice Of The Pee Dee at (843) 777-2564 for information on getting started.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, service area coverage, and how to begin care — contact Mcleod Hcs - Hospice Of The Pee Dee at (843) 777-2564 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Mcleod Hcs - Hospice Of The Pee Dee directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421516?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.