United Hospice Of The Pee Dee
Florence, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421556)
CMS process measure: 95.76 (state average 97.78 — below state average)
Serves: 43 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (843) 662-8633 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating or recommend percentage for United Hospice Of The Pee Dee. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 95.76, which is below the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
United Hospice Of The Pee Dee serves 43 ZIP codes from its Florence, SC office in Florence County.
Yes, United Hospice Of The Pee Dee is Medicare-certified (CCN 421556, since 2005); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
United Hospice Of The Pee Dee is a for-profit hospice based in Florence, South Carolina, serving patients in Florence County. It has been Medicare-certified since June 2, 2005, under CCN 421556.
CMS Care Compare data does not show a published CAHPS star rating, percentage of family caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice, or percentage rating it 9-10 for this provider. This is often the case for hospices with smaller numbers of surveyed patients, and it does not indicate poor quality — it simply means CMS has not published results in this category.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, United Hospice Of The Pee Dee scored 95.76, compared with a South Carolina state average of 97.78. This places the hospice below the state average on this particular measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and that 81.0% of patients had visits in their last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
The hospice reports serving 43 ZIP codes from its Florence office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the latest information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, United Hospice Of The Pee Dee is Medicare-certified (CCN 421556) and has been since June 2, 2005. 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 survey results, such as a star rating or recommend percentage, for this hospice, often because of a small number of surveyed patients — this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, United Hospice Of The Pee Dee scored 95.76, compared with the South Carolina average of 97.78, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The hospice reports serving 43 ZIP codes from its office in Florence, South Carolina, in Florence County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 43 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
United Hospice Of The Pee Dee is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; families may want to review CMS quality measures alongside ownership status.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 2, 2005.
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 and is typically for patients with 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 an illness; it does not mean abandoning care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact United Hospice Of The Pee Dee at (843) 662-8633 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 United Hospice Of The Pee Dee directly at (843) 662-8633 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services provided, staffing, how care is coordinated, and quality measures; contact United Hospice Of The Pee Dee at (843) 662-8633 for specifics and review the CMS Care Compare page.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view United Hospice Of The Pee Dee's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421556?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.