Transitions Hospice Care Of Georgia, Inc
Summerville, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421602)
CMS process measure: 70 (state average 97.78 — below state average)
Serves: 10 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (843) 875-7915 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Transitions Hospice Care Of Georgia, Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 70.00, below the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
Transitions Hospice Care Of Georgia, Inc serves 10 ZIP codes from its Summerville, SC office in Dorchester County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Transitions Hospice Care Of Georgia, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 421602, since 2011); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Transitions Hospice Care Of Georgia, Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Summerville, South Carolina, serving families in Dorchester County. It has been Medicare-certified since March 8, 2011, meaning it has met federal requirements for hospice care for over a decade.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality — it simply means CMS does not have enough survey data to report.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects whether hospices deliver a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 70.00, compared to a South Carolina state average of 97.78 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 6 and shows that 58.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to Care Compare data.
This hospice's service area, as reported by CMS, covers 10 ZIP codes from its Summerville office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Transitions Hospice Care Of Georgia, Inc is Medicare-certified, with certification dating to March 8, 2011. 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 (star rating or percent recommending) for this 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?
This hospice scored 70.00 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to a South Carolina state average of 97.78, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 10 ZIP codes from its Summerville, SC office in Dorchester County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 10 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Transitions Hospice Care Of Georgia, Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care, so it's best considered alongside CMS quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 8, 2011.
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 focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at 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 for this hospice; please contact Transitions Hospice Care Of Georgia, Inc at (843) 875-7915 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care, contact Transitions Hospice Care Of Georgia, Inc directly at (843) 875-7915 and confirm details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about the hospice's service area, CMS quality measures, caregiver survey results, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (843) 875-7915 for specifics not covered by published CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Transitions Hospice Care Of Georgia, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421602?state=SC to review its current CMS-reported information.
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.