hospice in Bluffton, SC
Hospice Care of the Lowcountry
7 Plantation Park Drive Unit 4, Bluffton, SC 29910 · (843) 706-2296
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 Care of the Lowcountry at a glance
Hospice Care of the Lowcountry is a for-profit hospice in Bluffton, South Carolina (Beaufort County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, worse than the South Carolina average of 3.7.
84% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 84 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- July 30, 1993
- County
- Beaufort County
- CMS Certification Number
- 421518
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Worse |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 79% | 83.1% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 84% | 85.5% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 71% | 76.8% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 75% | 79.1% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 90% | 92.3% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 77% | 82.7% | 81.7% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 90% | 90.5% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 92.5% | 94.5% | 92.5% | Average |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 61.5% | 66.1% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 9.1 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 84 | 108 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hospice Care of the Lowcountry's rating?
Hospice Care of the Lowcountry has 3 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 Care of the Lowcountry and how do I contact it?
Hospice Care of the Lowcountry is at 7 Plantation Park Drive Unit 4, Bluffton, SC 29910. Phone: (843) 706-2296.
About this data
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