McLeod HCS - Hospice of the Pee Dee
92% would definitely recommend
83/ 100
Amedisys Hospice of South Carolina
Hospice · 500 Pamplico Highway, Suite D, Florence, SC 29501
Family caregiver survey rating
65/ 100
Above average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 01/25/2005 · CCN 421555
- Rank in Florence
- #2 of 3 hospices
- Rank in South Carolina
- #23 of 70 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 581 patients
- County
- Florence
- Service area
- 288 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 3 of 3 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 100% | 97.8% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 83.1% | — | 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 3 of 7 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 85% | 83% | 82% | Better |
| Always provided timely help | 81% | 79% | 78% | Better |
| Always treated patient with respect | 92% | 92% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 90% | 90% | 91% | About the same |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 80% | 77% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 83% | 83% | 83% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend | 86% | 86% | 85% | About the same |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 3 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) | 49.6% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 8.7% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 36.8% | — | 37.4% | About the same |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 10.8% | — | 8.5% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 3.2% | — | 2.1% | Worse |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $17,492 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 12.9 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 9.8% | — | 9.6% | About the same |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 96.1% | — | 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
Cancer22%
Dementia29%
Stroke7%
Heart/circulatory disease21%
Respiratory disease7%
Other conditions16%
Where care is provided
Private home79%
Assisted living11%
Nursing facility9%
Skilled nursing facility1%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (288)
28451, 28461, 28467, 28479, 29001, 29003, 29009, 29010, 29018, 29020, 29032, 29040, 29042, 29045, 29047, 29048, 29051, 29056, 29059, 29062, 29067, 29069, 29078, 29080, 29081, 29082, 29102, 29104, 29105, 29108, 29111, 29114, 29125, 29127, 29128, 29129, 29130, 29133, 29138, 29142, 29146, 29148, 29150, 29152, 29153, 29154, 29161, 29162, 29163, 29164, 29166, 29168, 29204, 29210, 29301, 29302, 29303, 29306, 29307, 29316, 29322, 29323, 29325, 29332, 29334, 29335, 29340, 29341, 29349, 29351, 29356, 29360, 29365, 29368, 29369, 29372, 29376, 29384, 29385, 29388, 29401, 29403, 29404, 29405, 29406, 29407, 29410, 29412, 29414, 29418, 29419, 29420, 29423, 29426, 29429, 29431, 29434, 29435, 29436, 29437, 29438, 29439, 29440, 29442, 29445, 29446, 29448, 29449, 29450, 29451, 29452, 29453, 29455, 29456, 29457, 29458, 29461, 29464, 29465, 29466, 29468, 29469, 29470, 29471, 29472, 29474, 29475, 29477, 29479, 29481, 29482, 29483, 29484, 29485, 29487, 29488, 29492, 29501, 29505, 29506, 29510, 29511, 29516, 29518, 29520, 29526, 29527, 29528, 29530, 29532, 29536, 29540, 29541, 29544, 29545, 29546, 29550, 29554, 29555, 29556, 29560, 29563, 29564, 29565, 29566, 29567, 29568, 29569, 29571, 29572, 29574, 29575, 29576, 29577, 29579, 29580, 29581, 29582, 29583, 29584, 29585, 29588, 29590, 29591, 29593, 29601, 29604, 29605, 29607, 29609, 29610, 29611, 29615, 29617, 29621, 29624, 29625, 29626, 29627, 29630, 29631, 29640, 29642, 29643, 29644, 29645, 29646, 29649, 29650, 29651, 29654, 29655, 29657, 29661, 29662, 29669, 29670, 29671, 29672, 29673, 29676, 29678, 29680, 29681, 29682, 29684, 29687, 29689, 29690, 29691, 29692, 29693, 29696, 29697, 29709, 29801, 29803, 29805, 29809, 29810, 29812, 29816, 29817, 29821, 29824, 29827, 29829, 29831, 29832, 29834, 29835, 29841, 29842, 29843, 29847, 29849, 29851, 29853, 29856, 29860, 29901, 29902, 29903, 29906, 29907, 29909, 29910, 29911, 29916, 29918, 29920, 29921, 29922, 29924, 29926, 29927, 29928, 29929, 29931, 29934, 29935, 29936, 29940, 29941, 29944, 29945, 30506, 30907
Other hospices in Florence
48/ 100
Not rated
Frequently asked questions
Is Amedisys Hospice of South Carolina Medicare-certified?
Yes. Amedisys Hospice of South Carolina (CMS Certification Number 421555) has been Medicare-certified since 01/25/2005, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Amedisys Hospice of South Carolina compare to other hospices in Florence?
Amedisys Hospice of South Carolina ranks #2 of 3 hospices based in Florence on the Scorecard score, with 4 stars.
What areas does Amedisys Hospice of South Carolina serve?
Amedisys Hospice of South Carolina reports serving 288 ZIP codes to CMS, including 28451, 28461, 28467, 28479, 29001. Call (803) 774-4036 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Amedisys Hospice of South Carolina. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.