Nhc Homecare - Low Country
North Charleston, SC · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 427303)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 27 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (843) 851-0999 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
NHC Homecare - Low Country holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, below the South Carolina average of 4, but a 4-star patient survey rating. This means patients rated their experience highly even though the overall quality star rating trails the state average.
NHC Homecare - Low Country offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services. It serves 27 ZIP codes from its North Charleston, South Carolina office.
Yes, NHC Homecare - Low Country is Medicare-certified, with CCN 427303, certified since February 12, 1997, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
NHC Homecare - Low Country is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in North Charleston, South Carolina, certified since February 12, 1997. The agency is proprietary (for-profit) in ownership. According to CMS Care Compare data, it offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services.
Based on the most recent CMS Care Compare data vintage, NHC Homecare - Low Country holds a CMS quality star rating of 3, which is below the South Carolina state average of 4 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 4. On CMS timely-care measures, 98.73% of patients began care in a timely manner. Among quality outcome measures, 86.18% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
The agency reports serving 27 ZIP codes from its North Charleston, South Carolina office, indicating a moderate geographic service area in the surrounding region.
These ratings and percentages are drawn directly from CMS Care Compare and reflect the specific reporting period published by CMS; they are not projections or estimates by this listing. Families and caregivers considering this agency are encouraged to review the current data directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the agency for details not captured by CMS reporting, such as scheduling, availability, and specific care plans, since this profile does not include cost figures, staffing counts, or service availability information beyond what CMS publishes.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, NHC Homecare - Low Country is Medicare-certified (CCN 427303) and has been since February 12, 1997, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency has a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the South Carolina state average of 4 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 4-star patient survey rating from CMS Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and details directly at the CMS Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/427303?state=SC.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 27 ZIP codes from its North Charleston, South Carolina location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 27 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, specific care plans, and scheduling by calling the agency directly at (843) 851-0999, and verify current ratings on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since February 12, 1997.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is proprietary, meaning it is a for-profit entity.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS in this data; contact the agency at (843) 851-0999 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact NHC Homecare - Low Country at (843) 851-0999 to inquire about starting care.
What percentage of patients received timely care from this agency?
According to CMS data, 98.73% of patients began care in a timely manner.
What percentage of patients improved in walking or moving around?
CMS data shows 86.18% of patients demonstrated improvement in walking or moving around during their care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 02/12/1997. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.