Medical Services Of America Hospice - Coastal
Myrtle Beach, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421547)
CMS process measure: 87.65 (state average 97.78 — below state average)
Serves: 43 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (803) 957-0500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said 88% would definitely recommend Medical Services Of America Hospice - Coastal, and its CMS composite process score of 87.65 is below the South Carolina state average of 97.78. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data available.
Medical Services Of America Hospice - Coastal serves 43 ZIP codes from its Myrtle Beach, South Carolina office in Horry County.
Yes, Medical Services Of America Hospice - Coastal is Medicare-certified (CCN 421547, since 2002); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Medical Services Of America Hospice - Coastal is a for-profit hospice program based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, serving Horry County. It has been Medicare-certified since July 11, 2002, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 421547.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 88% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 88% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, this hospice scored 87.65, compared with a South Carolina state average of 97.78 — placing it below the state average on this measure. A related care index figure of 10 and a visits-in-last-days-of-life percentage of 71.1% were also reported by CMS. These figures reflect the vintage of the CMS Care Compare dataset supplied and are not adjusted or interpreted further here.
This hospice's service area, per CMS data, covers 43 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries whose physician certifies a terminal prognosis. No cost or fee information is provided here. Families are encouraged to review the source data directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice for details not captured in this profile, such as staffing, specific services offered, or bereavement support.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Medical Services Of America Hospice - Coastal has been Medicare-certified since July 11, 2002 (CCN 421547), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for beneficiaries a doctor certifies as eligible.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 88% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process-of-care score is 87.65, compared with a South Carolina state average of 97.78, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows this hospice serves 43 ZIP codes from its Myrtle Beach, South Carolina office in Horry County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 43 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is organized as a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS survey and quality measures offer a more direct comparison.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 11, 2002.
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 patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up medical attention or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (803) 957-0500 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice directly at (803) 957-0500 for this information.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care compares to state averages, the size of the service area, and how to begin care — this profile addresses several of these using CMS data, and remaining questions can be directed to the hospice at (803) 957-0500.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421547?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.