Roper St Francis Hospice
Ladson, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421612)
CMS process measure: 98.41 (state average 97.78 — at state average)
Serves: 48 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (843) 402-3260 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Roper St Francis Hospice a 4-star rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.41 is at the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
Roper St Francis Hospice serves 48 ZIP codes from its office in Ladson, South Carolina, located in Berkeley County.
Yes, Roper St Francis Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 421612, certified since 2012, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Roper St Francis Hospice, located in Ladson, South Carolina (Berkeley County), has been Medicare-certified since July 27, 2012, under an ownership classification of "Other" as recorded by CMS. This hospice serves families across a wide area, covering 48 ZIP codes from its Ladson office.
According to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, family caregivers gave Roper St Francis Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Ninety percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the direct experiences of family members who worked with the hospice team.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Roper St Francis Hospice scored 98.41, compared to the South Carolina state average of 97.78 — putting it at the state average. CMS also reported a care index score of 10 and noted that 71.4% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the most recent published data.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often occurs simply due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. This listing does not include cost, staffing, or facility details beyond what CMS has published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Roper St Francis Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 421612), certified since July 27, 2012, 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 Hospice Survey, family caregivers rated this hospice 4 stars overall; 90% said they would definitely recommend it, and 86% rated 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 98.41, compared to South Carolina's state average of 97.78, placing it at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 48 ZIP codes from its office in Ladson, South Carolina, in Berkeley County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 48 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists this hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type is one factor families may consider, but CMS quality measures apply regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 27, 2012.
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 decided to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, 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?
CMS data provided here does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Roper St Francis Hospice at (843) 402-3260 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin hospice care, contact Roper St Francis Hospice directly at (843) 402-3260 and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these details for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare and confirm specifics by calling (843) 402-3260.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify this hospice's certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421612?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.