Hospice Care Of The Lowcountry
Bluffton, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421518)
CMS process measure: 92.53 (state average 97.78 — below state average)
Serves: 24 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (843) 706-2296 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Care Of The Lowcountry received a 3-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 84% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 92.53 compared to South Carolina's state average of 97.78, placing it below the state average.
Hospice Care Of The Lowcountry serves 24 ZIP codes from its office in Bluffton, South Carolina, in Beaufort County.
Yes, Hospice Care Of The Lowcountry is Medicare-certified (CCN 421518, since 1993); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Care Of The Lowcountry is a for-profit hospice based in Bluffton, South Carolina, serving families in Beaufort County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 30, 1993 (CCN 421518).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 84% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 79% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes are delivered, this hospice scored 92.53, compared with a South Carolina state average of 97.78 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 61.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 24 ZIP codes reachable from its Bluffton office.
Eligible patients can receive hospice care through the Medicare hospice benefit, which covers hospice services for those who qualify. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen simply because of small patient counts and does not by itself indicate poor quality. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Care Of The Lowcountry has been Medicare-certified since July 30, 1993 (CCN 421518), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS Care Compare data shows a 3-star family caregiver rating, with 84% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 79% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 92.53, compared with South Carolina's state average of 97.78, placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes 61.5% of patients received visits in their last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Based on CMS data, this hospice serves 24 ZIP codes from its Bluffton, South Carolina office in Beaufort County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 24 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Care Of The Lowcountry is listed as for-profit in CMS records. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results offer more direct comparison points.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 30, 1993, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients expected to have six months or less to live if the illness runs its usual course.
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 care, support, or medical attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Hospice Care Of The Lowcountry at (843) 706-2296 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact Hospice Care Of The Lowcountry directly at (843) 706-2296 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores compared to state averages, the ZIP codes served, and how long a hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which are available for this hospice through CMS Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Care Of The Lowcountry directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421518?state=SC to confirm current ratings and details.
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.