hospice in North Charleston, SC

Hospice of Charleston

4975 Lacross Road, Suite 200A, North Charleston, SC 29406 · (803) 529-3100

★★★★★4
Above average
CMS family caregiver survey star rating

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Hospice of Charleston at a glance

Hospice of Charleston is a for-profit hospice in North Charleston, South Carolina (Charleston County).

CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the South Carolina average of 3.7.

88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 75 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
For-Profit
Medicare-certified since
January 20, 1988
County
Charleston County
CMS Certification Number
421503

Ratings

MeasureThis facilitySouth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better)4 / 53.7 / 53.7 / 5Average

Family survey

This facility86%South Carolina average83.1%U.S. average82.7%
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10: this facility vs. South Carolina and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilitySouth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better)86%83.1%82.7%Average
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)88%85.5%84.9%Average
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)78%76.8%76.4%Average
Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better)81%79.1%77.8%Average
Patient always treated with respect (higher is better)94%92.3%91.3%Average
Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better)85%82.7%81.7%Average
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)92%90.5%91%Average

Quality of care

This facility99.3%South Carolina average94.5%U.S. average92.5%
Patients who got all recommended care at admission: this facility vs. South Carolina and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilitySouth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better)99.3%94.5%92.5%Better
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)77.3%66.1%56.3%Better
Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better)99.18.9Average

Size

MeasureThis facilitySouth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Average patients per day7510867

Where this hospice provides care

At home70%Assisted living12%Skilled nursing facility0%Other0%Nursing facility16%Inpatient hospice1%Inpatient hospital0%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

Other hospices near Hospice of Charleston

  1. Pruitthealth Hospice- Charleston

    139 Gateway Dr, Suite 210, Ladson, SC 29456 · 5.6 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated
  2. Roper St Francis Hospice

    8536 Palmetto Commerce Pkwy Ste 207B, Ladson, SC 29456 · 5.6 mi

    ★★★★★4Above average
  3. Musc Health Hospice at Home By Bayada-Charleston

    4055 Faber Place Dr Suite 212, Charleston, SC 29405 · 6.8 mi

    Not rated
  4. Agape Hospice of the Lowcountry

    3955 Faber Place Drive Ste 202, North Charleston, SC 29405 · 6.8 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★3Average
  5. Interim Health Care Hospice of Charleston

    3820 Faber Place Dr, Suite 200, North Charleston, SC 29405 · 6.8 mi

    Not rated
  6. Promedica Hospice-Charleston

    1470 Tobias Gadson Blvd, Suite 203, Charleston, SC 29407 · 9.8 mi

    Non-profit

    Not rated

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hospice of Charleston's rating?

Hospice of Charleston has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for South Carolina hospices is 3.7 stars.

Where is Hospice of Charleston and how do I contact it?

Hospice of Charleston is at 4975 Lacross Road, Suite 200A, North Charleston, SC 29406. Phone: (803) 529-3100.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.