Musc Health Hospice Kershaw
Lugoff, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421519)
CMS process measure: 99.01 (state average 97.78 — above state average)
Serves: 37 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (803) 425-1916 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Musc Health Hospice Kershaw has a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 82% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.01 is above the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
Musc Health Hospice Kershaw serves 37 ZIP codes from its Lugoff, SC office in Kershaw County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Musc Health Hospice Kershaw is Medicare-certified, with CCN 421519, certified since 1993. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Musc Health Hospice Kershaw is a government-owned, Medicare-certified hospice based in Lugoff, South Carolina, serving families in Kershaw County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since August 26, 1993, giving it a long history of providing hospice services under Medicare oversight.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 82% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the direct experiences of family caregivers, as reported to CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were followed, this hospice scored 99.01, compared to a South Carolina state average of 97.78 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 57.8% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the data CMS has published.
This hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 37 ZIP codes from its Lugoff office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS; families are encouraged to check the official listing for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Musc Health Hospice Kershaw is Medicare-certified (CCN 421519) since August 26, 1993, 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 CAHPS survey data shows a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 82% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 83% rating their 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 score is 99.01, which is above the South Carolina state average of 97.78. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 57.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to Care Compare, this hospice serves 37 ZIP codes from its Lugoff, SC office in Kershaw County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 37 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is government-owned. Ownership type is one factor CMS reports, but quality measures and family caregiver ratings are the more direct indicators of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 26, 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 for patients with a terminal diagnosis who have decided to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean withholding pain relief or supportive care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the hospice at (803) 425-1916 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe intake steps; contact the hospice at (803) 425-1916 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores compared to state averages, and service area coverage — all of which are reported here from CMS data; for specifics beyond this, contact the hospice at (803) 425-1916.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421519?state=SC using CCN 421519.
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.