Promedica Hospice-Charleston
Charleston, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421546)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.78 — above state average)
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (843) 766-7646 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 82% would definitely recommend Promedica Hospice-Charleston, and its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the South Carolina state average of 97.78. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Promedica Hospice-Charleston serves 39 ZIP codes from its office in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County.
Yes, Promedica Hospice-Charleston is Medicare-certified (CCN 421546, since 2002); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Promedica Hospice-Charleston is a non-profit hospice serving Charleston, South Carolina and the surrounding area, Medicare-certified since May 15, 2002 (CCN 421546). According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice serves 39 ZIP codes from its Charleston office in Charleston County.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 82% of caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 83% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided; this can happen when patient counts are small, and it does not indicate poor quality.
On the CMS composite process quality measure, Promedica Hospice-Charleston scored 100.00, which is above the South Carolina state average of 97.78. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 67.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on the most recent published data.
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 provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare, since these figures reflect a specific reporting period and may be updated over time.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Promedica Hospice-Charleston is Medicare-certified (CCN 421546) since May 15, 2002, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 82% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 83% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, which is above the South Carolina state average of 97.78. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 39 ZIP codes from its office in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 39 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Promedica Hospice-Charleston is organized as a non-profit hospice. Ownership type is one factor among many, and CMS quality and survey data can help families evaluate care regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 15, 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 determines a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
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 underlying illness; it is not about giving up on care itself.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Promedica Hospice-Charleston provides care; please contact the hospice at (843) 766-7646 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the intake process; please contact Promedica Hospice-Charleston at (843) 766-7646 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, how a hospice's quality scores compare to state averages, and the area it serves; the figures in this listing regarding recommendation rates, composite score, and ZIP coverage can help with that comparison.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Promedica Hospice-Charleston directly using its CMS Certification Number 421546 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421546?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.