Medical Services Of America Hospice Of The Lowcountry
Ridgeland, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421560)
CMS process measure: 91.18 (state average 97.78 — below state average)
Serves: 36 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (843) 332-0063 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Medical Services Of America Hospice Of The Lowcountry, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. Its CMS composite process measure is 91.18, which is below the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
Medical Services Of America Hospice Of The Lowcountry serves 36 ZIP codes from its office in Ridgeland, South Carolina, in Beaufort County.
Yes, Medical Services Of America Hospice Of The Lowcountry is Medicare-certified, with CCN 421560, certified since 2005. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Medical Services Of America Hospice Of The Lowcountry is a for-profit hospice based in Ridgeland, South Carolina, serving families in Beaufort County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since September 23, 2005, meaning it has met federal requirements to provide hospice services covered under the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice's CAHPS family caregiver survey results — including a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percentage rating it 9 or 10 — have not been published by CMS for this provider. This is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality; it simply means CMS has not released the figures.
CMS does report a composite process measure for this hospice of 91.18, compared to the South Carolina state average of 97.78, placing it below the state average on this measure. A separate care index score of 10 and a rate of 68.0% for visits in the last days of life are also reported by CMS, though these should be interpreted alongside the composite measure rather than in isolation.
This hospice reports serving 36 ZIP codes from its Ridgeland office, indicating a moderately broad service area in the Lowcountry region. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent vintage published by CMS. Families are encouraged to review the Care Compare listing directly and to contact the hospice with any questions about their specific needs.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Medical Services Of America Hospice Of The Lowcountry is Medicare-certified (CCN 421560) since September 23, 2005, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than a quality concern.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process measure is 91.18, compared to 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 a 68.0% rate for visits occurring in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 36 ZIP codes from its office in Ridgeland, South Carolina, in Beaufort County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 36 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey data are better indicators to review alongside this fact.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 23, 2005.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy, as determined by a physician.
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?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (843) 332-0063 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice directly at (843) 332-0063 to learn how to begin care and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about the CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results, the range of ZIP codes served, how long the hospice has been certified, and how care is coordinated day to day — the hospice at (843) 332-0063 can address specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice using CCN 421560 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421560?state=SC to confirm the latest CMS-reported figures.
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.