Lower Cape Fear Lifecare
95% would definitely recommend
85/ 100
Medical Services of America Hospice - Coastal
Hospice · 4685 Highway 17 South Bypass, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Not rated Family caregiver survey rating
63/ 100
Above average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 07/11/2002 · CCN 421547
- Rank in Myrtle Beach
- #3 of 6 hospices
- Rank in South Carolina
- #26 of 70 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 39 patients
- County
- Horry
- Service area
- 43 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) | 87.7% | 97.8% | 96.2% | Worse |
| Visits in the last days of life | 71.1% | — | 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 5 of 7 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 87% | 83% | 82% | Better |
| Always provided timely help | 79% | 79% | 78% | About the same |
| Always treated patient with respect | 93% | 92% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 90% | 90% | 91% | About the same |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 82% | 77% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 88% | 83% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 88% | 86% | 85% | Better |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 3 of 10 reported measures, worse on 5.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0.1% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 78.7% | — | 52.4% | Worse |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 6.4% | — | 7.3% | About the same |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 31.9% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 12.8% | — | 8.5% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 4.3% | — | 2.1% | Worse |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $17,258 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 11.3 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 6.9% | — | 9.6% | Worse |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 95.7% | — | 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
Cancer19%
Dementia35%
Stroke7%
Heart/circulatory disease12%
Respiratory disease8%
Other conditions18%
Where care is provided
Private home88%
Assisted living6%
Skilled nursing facility2%
Inpatient hospice unit1%
Other4%
Location and service area
Approximate location (ZIP code center). Open in Google Maps
ZIP codes served (43)
28467, 29010, 29069, 29161, 29440, 29501, 29505, 29506, 29510, 29511, 29512, 29526, 29527, 29532, 29536, 29540, 29541, 29544, 29545, 29546, 29550, 29554, 29555, 29556, 29560, 29565, 29566, 29568, 29569, 29571, 29572, 29574, 29575, 29576, 29577, 29579, 29580, 29581, 29582, 29583, 29584, 29585, 29588
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Frequently asked questions
Is Medical Services of America Hospice - Coastal Medicare-certified?
Yes. Medical Services of America Hospice - Coastal (CMS Certification Number 421547) has been Medicare-certified since 07/11/2002, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Medical Services of America Hospice - Coastal compare to other hospices in Myrtle Beach?
Medical Services of America Hospice - Coastal ranks #3 of 6 hospices based in Myrtle Beach on the Scorecard score.
What areas does Medical Services of America Hospice - Coastal serve?
Medical Services of America Hospice - Coastal reports serving 43 ZIP codes to CMS, including 28467, 29010, 29069, 29161, 29440. Call (803) 957-0500 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 - Coastal. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.