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Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont

Hospice ยท 408 W Alexander Ave, Greenwood, SC 29646

๐Ÿ“ž (864) 227-9393

Family caregiver survey rating
87/ 100
Excellent

At a glance

Ownership
Non-Profit
Medicare-certified
Since 05/16/1989 ยท CCN 421507
Rank in South Carolina
#1 of 70 scored hospices
Average daily census
56 patients
County
Greenwood
Service area
42 ZIP codes (see list)

Quality of care

Quality measures: better than the national average on 3 of 3 reported measures, worse on 0.

MeasureThis providerStateNationalvs. national
Composite process measure (7 care processes)97.7%97.8%96.2%Better
Visits in the last days of life79.4%โ€”48.3%Better
Hospice Care Index (0-10)109.18.8Better

The composite process measure covers 7 care processes at admission. The Hospice Care Index runs 0โ€“10.

What families say (CAHPS Hospice survey)

Survey results: better than the national average on 7 of 7 reported measures, worse on 0.

MeasureThis providerStateNationalvs. national
Team always communicated well89%83%82%Better
Always provided timely help88%79%78%Better
Always treated patient with respect95%92%91%Better
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support95%90%91%Better
Always got help for pain and symptoms88%77%76%Better
Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 1091%83%83%Better
Would definitely recommend95%86%85%Better

Hospice Care Index details

Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 8 of 10 reported measures, worse on 1.

MeasureThis providerStateNationalvs. national
Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days)5.5%โ€”0.5%Better
Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better)44.2%โ€”52.4%Better
Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better)8.6%โ€”7.3%Worse
Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better)25.7%โ€”37.4%Better
Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better)2.9%โ€”8.5%Better
Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better)1.4%โ€”2.1%About the same
Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better)$8,764โ€”$19,227Better
Nurse care minutes per routine home care day23โ€”19.9Better
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes)14.2%โ€”9.6%Better
Visits near death (% of decedents)98.4%โ€”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

Cancer33%
Dementia18%
Stroke13%
Heart/circulatory disease8%
Respiratory disease12%
Other conditions18%

Where care is provided

Private home65%
Assisted living10%
Nursing facility16%
Inpatient hospice unit6%
Other3%

Location and service area

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ZIP codes served (42)

29006, 29020, 29037, 29129, 29138, 29166, 29180, 29203, 29204, 29205, 29306, 29321, 29325, 29332, 29360, 29370, 29384, 29576, 29577, 29620, 29628, 29638, 29639, 29646, 29648, 29649, 29653, 29654, 29655, 29666, 29680, 29681, 29687, 29692, 29819, 29821, 29824, 29832, 29835, 29845, 29847, 29848

Frequently asked questions

Is Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont Medicare-certified?
Yes. Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont (CMS Certification Number 421507) has been Medicare-certified since 05/16/1989, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont compare to other hospices in Greenwood?
Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont is the only hospice based in Greenwood; providers in nearby cities may also serve the area.
What areas does Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont serve?
Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont reports serving 42 ZIP codes to CMS, including 29006, 29020, 29037, 29129, 29138. Call (864) 227-9393 to confirm coverage of your address.

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.