Sunrise Hospice
Myrtle Beach, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421652)
CMS process measure: 90.91 (state average 97.78 — below state average)
Serves: 18 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (843) 680-8712 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Sunrise Hospice, so a star rating or recommend percentage isn't available. On the CMS composite process measure, Sunrise Hospice scored 90.91, which is below the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
Sunrise Hospice serves 18 ZIP codes from its Myrtle Beach, SC office in Horry County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within this service area.
Yes, Sunrise Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 421652, certified since July 26, 2024. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Sunrise Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and the surrounding Horry County area. According to CMS Care Compare data, Sunrise Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 26, 2024. CMS has not published an ownership type for this hospice in the data available, so families should confirm this directly with the hospice.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — including a star rating, the percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, or the percentage of caregivers rating it 9-10 — for Sunrise Hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts or those newly certified, and it does not indicate anything negative about the quality of care provided.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Sunrise Hospice scored 90.91, compared to the South Carolina state average of 97.78. This places Sunrise Hospice below the state average on this particular measure, according to the most recent CMS Care Compare data.
Sunrise Hospice reports serving 18 ZIP codes from its Myrtle Beach office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost information beyond that is available here. Families are encouraged to review the hospice directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact Sunrise Hospice for any details not covered by CMS's published data, including services, staffing, and how to begin care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Sunrise Hospice?
Yes. Sunrise Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 421652), certified since July 26, 2024, 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Sunrise Hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Sunrise Hospice scored 90.91 on the CMS composite process measure, below the South Carolina state average of 97.78, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Sunrise Hospice reports serving 18 ZIP codes from its Myrtle Beach, SC office in Horry County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 18 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS has not published an ownership type for Sunrise Hospice in the available data; please contact the hospice at (843) 680-8712 to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Sunrise Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 26, 2024, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort when curative treatment is no longer being pursued and a doctor certifies a limited life expectancy.
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 on care, support, or dignity.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Sunrise Hospice; please contact the hospice at (843) 680-8712 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Sunrise Hospice at (843) 680-8712 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services provided, staffing, coverage areas, and how quality measures compare to state averages; contact Sunrise Hospice at (843) 680-8712 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Sunrise Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421652?state=SC to review CMS's published data.
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.