Compassus-Charleston
88% would definitely recommend
60/ 100
Friends of Caroline Hospice of Beaufort, Inc
Hospice · 329 Friends Lane, Ridgeland, SC 29936
Family caregiver survey rating
66/ 100
Above average
At a glance
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 10/24/2013 · CCN 421620
- Rank in Ridgeland
- #1 of 3 hospices
- Rank in South Carolina
- #18 of 70 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 30 patients
- County
- Beaufort
- 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 1.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 67.2% | 97.8% | 96.2% | Worse |
| Visits in the last days of life | 76.6% | — | 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 6 of 7 reported measures, worse on 1.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 89% | 83% | 82% | Better |
| Always provided timely help | 83% | 79% | 78% | Better |
| Always treated patient with respect | 95% | 92% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 89% | 90% | 91% | Worse |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 80% | 77% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 86% | 83% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 91% | 86% | 85% | Better |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 7 of 10 reported measures, worse on 3.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 3% | — | 0.5% | Better |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 68.9% | — | 52.4% | Worse |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 11.9% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 26.2% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 11.9% | — | 8.5% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $9,985 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 24 | — | 19.9 | Better |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 18% | — | 9.6% | Better |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 95.5% | — | 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
Cancer42%
Dementia17%
Stroke6%
Heart/circulatory disease11%
Respiratory disease6%
Other conditions19%
Where care is provided
Private home86%
Assisted living3%
Skilled nursing facility1%
Inpatient hospice unit11%
Location and service area
Approximate location (ZIP code center). Open in Google Maps
ZIP codes served (26)
29453, 29475, 29810, 29901, 29902, 29903, 29906, 29907, 29909, 29910, 29916, 29920, 29924, 29926, 29927, 29928, 29934, 29935, 29936, 29938, 29940, 29941, 29943, 29944, 29945, 31321
Other hospices in Ridgeland
57/ 100
Not rated
Frequently asked questions
Is Friends of Caroline Hospice of Beaufort, Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Friends of Caroline Hospice of Beaufort, Inc (CMS Certification Number 421620) has been Medicare-certified since 10/24/2013, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Friends of Caroline Hospice of Beaufort, Inc compare to other hospices in Ridgeland?
Friends of Caroline Hospice of Beaufort, Inc ranks #1 of 3 hospices based in Ridgeland on the Scorecard score, with 4 stars.
What areas does Friends of Caroline Hospice of Beaufort, Inc serve?
Friends of Caroline Hospice of Beaufort, Inc reports serving 26 ZIP codes to CMS, including 29453, 29475, 29810, 29901, 29902. Call (843) 525-6257 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Friends of Caroline Hospice of Beaufort, Inc. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.