Three Oaks Hospice
Columbia, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421628)
CMS process measure: 91.92 (state average 97.78 — below state average)
Serves: 67 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (803) 794-8080 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Three Oaks Hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 2 stars, with 75% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 91.92, below the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
Three Oaks Hospice serves 67 ZIP codes from its Columbia, SC office in Lexington County.
Yes, Three Oaks Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 421628, since 2015); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Three Oaks Hospice is a for-profit hospice provider based in Columbia, South Carolina, serving families in Lexington County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since December 13, 2015.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Three Oaks Hospice an overall rating of 2 stars. Among respondents, 75% said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 73% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Three Oaks Hospice scored 91.92, compared with a South Carolina state average of 97.78 \u2014 placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 65.3% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, according to available data.
Three Oaks Hospice reports serving 67 ZIP codes from its Columbia office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as published for this hospice. Where a measure is not mentioned above, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen when there are too few patient surveys to report reliably \u2014 this does not necessarily indicate a quality concern.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Three Oaks Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 421628) and has been since December 13, 2015. 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, family caregivers gave Three Oaks Hospice an overall rating of 2 stars, with 75% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 73% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Three Oaks Hospice scored 91.92 on CMS's composite process measure, compared with a South Carolina state average of 97.78, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Three Oaks Hospice, located in Columbia, SC (Lexington County), reports serving 67 ZIP codes.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 67 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run \u2014 and does it matter?
Three Oaks Hospice is organized as a for-profit hospice. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey results offer a more direct comparison.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Three Oaks Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 13, 2015.
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 rather than cure, typically when a doctor determines a patient has a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its usual course.
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 stopping all medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided \u2014 at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Three Oaks Hospice delivers care. Please contact the hospice at (803) 794-8080 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 Three Oaks Hospice directly at (803) 794-8080 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and what services are included, which can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice at (803) 794-8080.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Three Oaks Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421628?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.