Agape Hospice Of The Lowcountry
North Charleston, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421592)
CMS process measure: 99.97 (state average 97.78 — above state average)
Serves: 175 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (843) 598-4536 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Agape Hospice Of The Lowcountry an overall CAHPS rating of 3 stars, with 80% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice. Its CMS composite process score of 99.97 is above the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
Agape Hospice Of The Lowcountry serves 175 ZIP codes from its North Charleston, SC office in Charleston County.
Yes, Agape Hospice Of The Lowcountry is Medicare-certified, with CCN 421592, certified since February 10, 2009. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Agape Hospice Of The Lowcountry is a for-profit hospice based in North Charleston, South Carolina, serving Charleston County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since February 10, 2009 (CCN 421592).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Of those surveyed, 80% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 77% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Agape Hospice Of The Lowcountry scored 99.97, which is above the South Carolina state average of 97.78. CMS's care index score for this hospice is 9, and 74.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to published data.
Agape Hospice Of The Lowcountry reports serving 175 ZIP codes from its North Charleston office, reflecting a broad service area in the region.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; measures not mentioned here have not been published by CMS for this hospice, often due to small patient counts, which does not imply poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are available in this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Agape Hospice Of The Lowcountry is Medicare-certified (CCN 421592) since February 10, 2009, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 80% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 77% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 99.97, which is above the South Carolina state average of 97.78, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 175 ZIP codes from its North Charleston, SC office in Charleston County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 175 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Agape Hospice Of The Lowcountry is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not determine quality by itself; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results are better indicators of caregiver experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 10, 2009.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Hospice care focuses on comfort and quality of life for people nearing the end of life who are no longer pursuing curative treatment, while palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where care is provided. Please contact the hospice at (843) 598-4536 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This data does not describe the intake process. Please contact the hospice at (843) 598-4536 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality measures, service area, and staffing; for specifics about this hospice's services, contact them at (843) 598-4536 and review the details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421592?state=SC.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.