hospice in North Charleston, SC
Agape Hospice of the Lowcountry
3955 Faber Place Drive Ste 202, North Charleston, SC 29405 · (843) 598-4536
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
Agape Hospice of the Lowcountry at a glance
Agape Hospice of the Lowcountry is a for-profit hospice in North Charleston, South Carolina (Charleston 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.
80% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 891 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- February 10, 2009
- County
- Charleston County
- CMS Certification Number
- 421592
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) | 77% | 83.1% | 82.7% | Worse |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 80% | 85.5% | 84.9% | Worse |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 74% | 76.8% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 75% | 79.1% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 89% | 92.3% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 79% | 82.7% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 89% | 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) | 100% | 94.5% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 74.3% | 66.1% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 9 | 9.1 | 8.9 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 891 | 108 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Agape Hospice of the Lowcountry's rating?
Agape Hospice 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 Agape Hospice of the Lowcountry and how do I contact it?
Agape Hospice of the Lowcountry is at 3955 Faber Place Drive Ste 202, North Charleston, SC 29405. Phone: (843) 598-4536.
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.