Hospice of Charleston
88% would definitely recommend
66/ 100
Agape Hospice of the Lowcountry
Hospice · 3955 Faber Place Drive Ste 202, North Charleston, SC 29405
Family caregiver survey rating
38/ 100
Below average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 02/10/2009 · CCN 421592
- Rank in North Charleston
- #3 of 3 hospices
- Rank in South Carolina
- #52 of 70 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 891 patients
- County
- Charleston
- Service area
- 175 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 2 of 3 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 100% | 97.8% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 74.3% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 9 | 9.1 | 8.8 | About the same |
The composite process measure covers 7 care processes at admission. The Hospice Care Index runs 0–10.
What families say (CAHPS Hospice survey)
Survey results: better than the national average on 0 of 7 reported measures, worse on 7.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 79% | 83% | 82% | Worse |
| Always provided timely help | 75% | 79% | 78% | Worse |
| Always treated patient with respect | 89% | 92% | 91% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 89% | 90% | 91% | Worse |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 74% | 77% | 76% | Worse |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 77% | 83% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend | 80% | 86% | 85% | Worse |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 3 of 10 reported measures, worse on 4.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 1.2% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 56.5% | — | 52.4% | Worse |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 11.6% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 33% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 19.9% | — | 8.5% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 2.8% | — | 2.1% | About the same |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $15,732 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 12.3 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 8.6% | — | 9.6% | About the same |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 96.7% | — | 89.3% | Better |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Who this hospice cares for
Patient diagnoses
Cancer17%
Dementia29%
Stroke8%
Heart/circulatory disease14%
Respiratory disease19%
Other conditions15%
Where care is provided
Private home58%
Assisted living32%
Skilled nursing facility6%
Inpatient hospital1%
Inpatient hospice unit2%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (175)
28467, 28468, 28469, 29001, 29010, 29018, 29020, 29040, 29045, 29047, 29048, 29051, 29056, 29059, 29062, 29069, 29075, 29079, 29080, 29081, 29101, 29102, 29104, 29111, 29114, 29118, 29125, 29128, 29142, 29148, 29150, 29151, 29152, 29153, 29154, 29161, 29162, 29163, 29168, 29209, 29210, 29223, 29340, 29401, 29402, 29403, 29405, 29406, 29407, 29410, 29412, 29414, 29417, 29418, 29419, 29420, 29423, 29425, 29426, 29429, 29431, 29432, 29434, 29435, 29436, 29437, 29438, 29439, 29440, 29445, 29448, 29449, 29450, 29451, 29452, 29453, 29455, 29456, 29457, 29458, 29461, 29464, 29465, 29466, 29468, 29469, 29470, 29471, 29472, 29474, 29475, 29477, 29479, 29481, 29483, 29484, 29485, 29487, 29488, 29492, 29493, 29501, 29502, 29503, 29505, 29506, 29510, 29511, 29518, 29526, 29527, 29528, 29530, 29532, 29540, 29541, 29544, 29550, 29551, 29554, 29555, 29556, 29560, 29564, 29566, 29568, 29569, 29572, 29574, 29575, 29576, 29577, 29578, 29579, 29581, 29582, 29583, 29585, 29587, 29588, 29590, 29591, 29593, 29597, 29598, 29810, 29812, 29827, 29901, 29902, 29903, 29906, 29907, 29909, 29910, 29911, 29916, 29918, 29920, 29921, 29922, 29923, 29924, 29925, 29926, 29927, 29928, 29929, 29934, 29935, 29936, 29940, 29943, 29944, 29945
Other hospices in North Charleston
Interim Health Care Hospice of Charleston
85% would definitely recommend
61/ 100
Not rated
Frequently asked questions
Is Agape Hospice of the Lowcountry Medicare-certified?
Yes. Agape Hospice of the Lowcountry (CMS Certification Number 421592) has been Medicare-certified since 02/10/2009, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Agape Hospice of the Lowcountry compare to other hospices in North Charleston?
Agape Hospice of the Lowcountry ranks #3 of 3 hospices based in North Charleston on the Scorecard score, with 3 stars.
What areas does Agape Hospice of the Lowcountry serve?
Agape Hospice of the Lowcountry reports serving 175 ZIP codes to CMS, including 28467, 28468, 28469, 29001, 29010. Call (843) 598-4536 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Agape Hospice of the Lowcountry. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.