Pruitthealth Hospice- Columbia
Columbia, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421565)
CMS process measure: 95.37 (state average 97.78 — below state average)
Serves: 133 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (803) 771-0489 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
PruittHealth Hospice – Columbia received a 4-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 80% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 95.37 is below the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
PruittHealth Hospice – Columbia serves 133 ZIP codes from its office in Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County.
Yes, PruittHealth Hospice – Columbia is Medicare-certified (CCN 421565, since 2006), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
PruittHealth Hospice – Columbia is a for-profit hospice located in Columbia, South Carolina, serving Richland County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 11, 2006.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, PruittHealth Hospice – Columbia received an overall rating of 4 stars. Among caregivers surveyed, 80% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 80% rated their overall experience 9 or 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 the delivery of core hospice services, this hospice scored 95.37, which is below the South Carolina state average of 97.78. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 77.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent published data.
PruittHealth Hospice – Columbia's service area, as listed on Medicare Care Compare, includes 133 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, PruittHealth Hospice – Columbia is Medicare-certified (CCN 421565) since April 11, 2006, 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, this hospice received a 4-star rating, with 80% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 80% 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 score is 95.37, which CMS classifies as below the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to Medicare Care Compare, it serves 133 ZIP codes from its Columbia, South Carolina office in Richland County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 133 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
PruittHealth Hospice – Columbia is a for-profit hospice, as listed by CMS; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 11, 2006, according to CMS records.
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 people who have stopped curative treatment and typically have 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 giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact PruittHealth Hospice – Columbia at (803) 771-0489 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact PruittHealth Hospice – Columbia directly at (803) 771-0489 to discuss how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores compared to state averages, and the geographic service area — all of which are available for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review PruittHealth Hospice – Columbia's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421565?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.