Prisma Health Hospice Midlands
89% would definitely recommend
59/ 100
Medical Services of America Hospice-Columbia
Hospice · 166 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 100, Columbia, SC 29201
Family caregiver survey rating
22/ 100
Below average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 04/10/1996 · CCN 421531
- Rank in Columbia
- #7 of 11 hospices
- Rank in South Carolina
- #65 of 70 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 107 patients
- County
- Richland
- Service area
- 93 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 2 of 3 reported measures, worse on 1.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 94.6% | 97.8% | 96.2% | Worse |
| Visits in the last days of life | 50.4% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 10 | 9.1 | 8.8 | Better |
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 7.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 72% | 83% | 82% | Worse |
| Always provided timely help | 70% | 79% | 78% | Worse |
| Always treated patient with respect | 87% | 92% | 91% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 86% | 90% | 91% | Worse |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 71% | 77% | 76% | Worse |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 73% | 83% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend | 72% | 86% | 85% | Worse |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 1 of 10 reported measures, worse on 4.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0.5% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 73.2% | — | 52.4% | Worse |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 7.6% | — | 7.3% | About the same |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 36.6% | — | 37.4% | About the same |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 12.2% | — | 8.5% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 3.1% | — | 2.1% | About the same |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $15,811 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 9.3 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 6.2% | — | 9.6% | Worse |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 89.2% | — | 89.3% | About the same |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Who this hospice cares for
Patient diagnoses
Cancer25%
Dementia28%
Stroke5%
Heart/circulatory disease17%
Respiratory disease10%
Other conditions16%
Where care is provided
Private home58%
Assisted living8%
Nursing facility2%
Skilled nursing facility31%
Inpatient hospital1%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (93)
29003, 29006, 29010, 29016, 29018, 29020, 29032, 29033, 29036, 29040, 29042, 29044, 29045, 29047, 29052, 29053, 29054, 29055, 29058, 29059, 29061, 29062, 29063, 29067, 29069, 29070, 29071, 29072, 29073, 29078, 29102, 29115, 29118, 29123, 29125, 29127, 29128, 29130, 29135, 29137, 29142, 29146, 29148, 29150, 29152, 29153, 29154, 29160, 29161, 29162, 29164, 29168, 29169, 29170, 29172, 29180, 29201, 29203, 29204, 29205, 29206, 29209, 29210, 29212, 29223, 29229, 29230, 29240, 29438, 29501, 29505, 29506, 29532, 29540, 29550, 29565, 29574, 29718, 29801, 29803, 29809, 29821, 29824, 29829, 29831, 29841, 29842, 29845, 29847, 29851, 29853, 29856, 29860
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Frequently asked questions
Is Medical Services of America Hospice-Columbia Medicare-certified?
Yes. Medical Services of America Hospice-Columbia (CMS Certification Number 421531) has been Medicare-certified since 04/10/1996, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Medical Services of America Hospice-Columbia compare to other hospices in Columbia?
Medical Services of America Hospice-Columbia ranks #7 of 11 hospices based in Columbia on the Scorecard score, with 2 stars.
What areas does Medical Services of America Hospice-Columbia serve?
Medical Services of America Hospice-Columbia reports serving 93 ZIP codes to CMS, including 29003, 29006, 29010, 29016, 29018. Call (803) 400-1177 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Medical Services of America Hospice-Columbia. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.