Enhabit Hospice
88% would definitely recommend
57/ 100
Not rated
Empyrean Hospice of South Carolina
Hospice · 900 Trail Ridge Rd Suite 105, Aiken, SC 29803
Family caregiver survey rating
28/ 100
Below average
At a glance
- Ownership
- —
- Medicare-certified
- Since 09/22/2023 · CCN 421648
- Rank in Aiken
- #4 of 5 hospices
- Rank in South Carolina
- #59 of 70 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 81 patients
- County
- -
- Service area
- 94 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 0 of 2 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 97% | 97.8% | 96.2% | About the same |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 8 | 9.1 | 8.8 | About the same |
The composite process measure covers 7 care processes at admission. The Hospice Care Index runs 0–10.
What families say (CAHPS Hospice survey)
Survey results: better than the national average on 0 of 7 reported measures, worse on 4.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 81% | 83% | 82% | About the same |
| Always provided timely help | 68% | 79% | 78% | Worse |
| Always treated patient with respect | 91% | 92% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 91% | 90% | 91% | About the same |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 73% | 77% | 76% | Worse |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 74% | 83% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend | 77% | 86% | 85% | Worse |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 5 of 10 reported measures, worse on 4.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 37.2% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 11.3% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 12.4% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 19.6% | — | 8.5% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 1% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $15,473 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 12.6 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 6.3% | — | 9.6% | Worse |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 92.3% | — | 89.3% | Better |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Who this hospice cares for
Patient diagnoses
Cancer21%
Dementia23%
Stroke7%
Heart/circulatory disease27%
Respiratory disease15%
Other conditions10%
Where care is provided
Private home84%
Assisted living12%
Nursing facility3%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (94)
29006, 29039, 29047, 29053, 29063, 29070, 29072, 29073, 29112, 29118, 29123, 29135, 29137, 29146, 29164, 29209, 29210, 29223, 29229, 29301, 29302, 29303, 29306, 29307, 29316, 29322, 29323, 29325, 29340, 29341, 29349, 29365, 29374, 29375, 29379, 29385, 29388, 29403, 29406, 29407, 29414, 29418, 29420, 29431, 29436, 29445, 29448, 29456, 29458, 29461, 29464, 29466, 29468, 29471, 29479, 29483, 29485, 29487, 29492, 29532, 29605, 29607, 29611, 29617, 29625, 29650, 29651, 29673, 29681, 29682, 29702, 29743, 29801, 29803, 29805, 29809, 29812, 29816, 29817, 29822, 29824, 29828, 29829, 29831, 29832, 29835, 29841, 29842, 29845, 29847, 29851, 29853, 29856, 29860
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Frequently asked questions
Is Empyrean Hospice of South Carolina Medicare-certified?
Yes. Empyrean Hospice of South Carolina (CMS Certification Number 421648) has been Medicare-certified since 09/22/2023, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Empyrean Hospice of South Carolina compare to other hospices in Aiken?
Empyrean Hospice of South Carolina ranks #4 of 5 hospices based in Aiken on the Scorecard score, with 3 stars.
What areas does Empyrean Hospice of South Carolina serve?
Empyrean Hospice of South Carolina reports serving 94 ZIP codes to CMS, including 29006, 29039, 29047, 29053, 29063. Call (803) 233-2882 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Empyrean Hospice of South Carolina. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.