Hospice Compassus

Hospice Compassus sits at 1923 E Main St in Duncan, SC, and mainly helps people who have less than six months to live and need comfort and care. This is a nursing home that focuses on hospice services, which means they work with adults and families facing end-of-life situations, handling pain, symptoms, and offering emotional and spiritual support. People usually come here after insurance providers say that hospice is the right step for a terminal illness. They don't have prices published, but reports around Duncan say a typical day is about $140, and the place has earned a 3.0-star rating on reviews from families. Cottingham Hospice House is the name for this location, and they've got nursing care, medical social workers, aides, spiritual help, volunteer support, bereavement help, and palliative care, all tailored for each person and their family. They also help people with memory care, assisted living, skilled nursing, respite care, and independent living, so a wide range of senior needs get addressed under one roof. Their staff tries to create a peaceful setting and give as much comfort as possible, even while working with families who might have questions about medical care or limits to certain treatments, like whether feeding tubes stay or go. Folks living here get access to needed medications and supplies, and nearby pharmacies and hospitals offer healthcare support. The team coordinates easier transitions with help from senior living advisors, who guide families without making them pay extra, and their care shifts focus from aggressive treatment to comfort. They're accredited by either TJC or ACHC depending on the location and use Medicare-approved programs for hospice and palliative care. Their website has information for patients and families, and they make it easier for families to learn about care options, resources, and possible referrals. Most visitors say the atmosphere feels calm, and many notice the attention staff give to easing pain and helping families with emotional issues. The main goal here is simple: give compassionate support and comfort to patients and their loved ones at the end of life.