Prisma Health Hospice Midlands
Columbia, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421511)
CMS process measure: 99.37 (state average 97.78 — above state average)
Serves: 68 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (803) 296-3100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Prisma Health Hospice Midlands has a 4 out of 5 star family caregiver rating, with 89% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.37 is above the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
Prisma Health Hospice Midlands serves 68 ZIP codes from its Columbia, South Carolina office in Richland County.
Yes, Prisma Health Hospice Midlands is Medicare-certified, with CCN 421511, certified since January 9, 1991. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Prisma Health Hospice Midlands is a non-profit hospice based in Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County. It has been Medicare-certified since January 9, 1991, and holds Medicare provider number (CCN) 421511.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall star rating of 4 out of 5. Among caregivers surveyed, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 83% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently the hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes — this hospice scored 99.37, 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 81.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
Prisma Health Hospice Midlands serves 68 ZIP codes from its Columbia, SC office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can occur simply due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Prisma Health Hospice Midlands is Medicare-certified (CCN 421511) since January 9, 1991, 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 out of 5 star rating, with 89% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the 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 99.37, above the South Carolina state average of 97.78. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes 81.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 68 ZIP codes from its office in Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 68 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Prisma Health Hospice Midlands is a non-profit hospice; CMS reports quality measures for all ownership types, so families can compare using those figures rather than ownership status alone.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 9, 1991.
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 who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies 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 and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean no care is provided, and patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Prisma Health Hospice Midlands at (803) 296-3100 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include intake steps; please contact Prisma Health Hospice Midlands at (803) 296-3100 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how the hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, and the ZIP codes served — all of which are reported here from CMS data; for other questions, contact the hospice directly at (803) 296-3100.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Prisma Health Hospice Midlands directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421511?state=SC using its CCN 421511.
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.