Choosing hospice can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to do what’s best for someone you love. This FAQ was created by Compass Hospice to help families across Lexington, Columbia, and the Midlands of South Carolina get clear, compassionate answers to common hospice questions.
If you need help now, call us anytime.
Hospice is specialized medical care for people with a life-limiting illness who want comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Hospice focuses on symptom management, emotional support, and helping families through the end-of-life journey. It can be provided wherever the patient lives — at home, in assisted living, or in a skilled nursing facility.
A person qualifies for hospice when their physician and the hospice medical director determine they likely have a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness follows its normal course. Eligibility is based on clinical criteria, not age or diagnosis.
Compass Hospice serves Lexington, Columbia, Aiken, Newberry, Kershaw, Fairfield, Saluda, and the broader Midlands of South Carolina.
If you’re unsure, call us and we can confirm immediately.
No. Anyone can call Compass Hospice at any time—patients, families, caregivers, nurses, or physicians. We are available 24/7 to answer questions, even if you are not sure whether hospice is needed yet.
Hospice is covered by:
There is no out-of-pocket cost for hospice-covered services.
Compass Hospice provides:
Yes. Most hospice care happens in the patient’s home or a loved one’s home. We also care for patients in assisted living communities and skilled nursing facilities across the Midlands.
Absolutely. Patients can graduate from hospice or revoke hospice at any time if their condition improves or if they choose a different plan of care.
Compass Hospice is locally owned, not a franchise or national chain. Our team lives and works in the Midlands, and we believe in providing highly personal, relationship-driven care. Families often tell us they feel like we become “part of the family.”
Hospice is appropriate when treatments are no longer helping, when symptoms are increasing, or when a person wants comfort-focused care. Many families tell us they wish they had called earlier.
If you’re unsure, Compass Hospice can evaluate your loved one the same day.
We schedule a visit—often within hours—to meet the family, review needs, and develop a personalized care plan. We can handle paperwork, coordinate with physicians, and deliver equipment to the home quickly.
No. Many patients receive hospice care for months. Starting hospice earlier improves comfort, reduces hospital visits, and provides more support for families.
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