Crescent Hospice
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Pruitthealth Hospice-Beaufort
Hospice · 40 Oaktie Ctr Blvd Suite 230, Bluffton, SC 29909
Not rated Family caregiver survey rating
53/ 100
Average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 09/10/2004 · CCN 421553
- Rank in Bluffton
- #2 of 3 hospices
- Rank in South Carolina
- #40 of 70 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 20 patients
- County
- Jasper
- Service area
- 26 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 2 of 3 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 97.2% | 97.8% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 77.7% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| 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)
CMS has not published these measures for this provider (usually because too few patients were treated in the reporting period).
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 6 of 10 reported measures, worse on 3.
| 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) | 24.7% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 3.2% | — | 7.3% | Better |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 45.2% | — | 37.4% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 3.2% | — | 8.5% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 6.5% | — | 2.1% | Worse |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $15,390 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 12.6 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 12.7% | — | 9.6% | Better |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 96.4% | — | 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
Cancer18%
Dementia40%
Heart/circulatory disease16%
Other conditions23%
Where care is provided
Private home44%
Assisted living9%
Skilled nursing facility47%
Location and service area
Approximate location (ZIP code center). Open in Google Maps
ZIP codes served (26)
29082, 29405, 29420, 29423, 29435, 29450, 29475, 29481, 29483, 29488, 29902, 29906, 29907, 29909, 29910, 29918, 29920, 29924, 29926, 29927, 29928, 29935, 29936, 29940, 29944, 29945
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pruitthealth Hospice-Beaufort Medicare-certified?
Yes. Pruitthealth Hospice-Beaufort (CMS Certification Number 421553) has been Medicare-certified since 09/10/2004, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Pruitthealth Hospice-Beaufort compare to other hospices in Bluffton?
Pruitthealth Hospice-Beaufort ranks #2 of 3 hospices based in Bluffton on the Scorecard score.
What areas does Pruitthealth Hospice-Beaufort serve?
Pruitthealth Hospice-Beaufort reports serving 26 ZIP codes to CMS, including 29082, 29405, 29420, 29423, 29435. Call (770) 279-6200 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Pruitthealth Hospice-Beaufort. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.