Hospice of Charleston
88% would definitely recommend
66/ 100
Interim Health Care Hospice of Charleston
Hospice · 3820 Faber Place Dr, Suite 200, North Charleston, SC 29405
Not rated Family caregiver survey rating
61/ 100
Above average
At a glance
- Ownership
- —
- Medicare-certified
- Since 09/20/2022 · CCN 421646
- Rank in North Charleston
- #2 of 3 hospices
- Rank in South Carolina
- #29 of 70 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 30 patients
- County
- Charleston
- Service area
- 36 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 3 of 3 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 97.7% | 97.8% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 73.4% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 10 | 9.1 | 8.8 | Better |
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 4 of 7 reported measures, worse on 1.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 86% | 83% | 82% | Better |
| Always provided timely help | 82% | 79% | 78% | Better |
| Always treated patient with respect | 94% | 92% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 89% | 90% | 91% | Worse |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 79% | 77% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 82% | 83% | 83% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend | 85% | 86% | 85% | About the same |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 4 of 10 reported measures, worse on 3.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 55.4% | — | 52.4% | Worse |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 12% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 12% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 8% | — | 8.5% | About the same |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 2% | — | 2.1% | About the same |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $11,180 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 13.9 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 10.7% | — | 9.6% | Better |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 95.2% | — | 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
Cancer33%
Dementia20%
Heart/circulatory disease18%
Respiratory disease7%
Other conditions20%
Where care is provided
Private home77%
Assisted living9%
Skilled nursing facility13%
Inpatient hospice unit1%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (36)
29401, 29405, 29406, 29407, 29410, 29412, 29414, 29418, 29420, 29423, 29426, 29429, 29431, 29436, 29437, 29445, 29448, 29451, 29455, 29456, 29458, 29461, 29464, 29466, 29468, 29469, 29470, 29471, 29472, 29477, 29479, 29483, 29484, 29485, 29487, 29492
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80% would definitely recommend
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Frequently asked questions
Is Interim Health Care Hospice of Charleston Medicare-certified?
Yes. Interim Health Care Hospice of Charleston (CMS Certification Number 421646) has been Medicare-certified since 09/20/2022, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Interim Health Care Hospice of Charleston compare to other hospices in North Charleston?
Interim Health Care Hospice of Charleston ranks #2 of 3 hospices based in North Charleston on the Scorecard score.
What areas does Interim Health Care Hospice of Charleston serve?
Interim Health Care Hospice of Charleston reports serving 36 ZIP codes to CMS, including 29401, 29405, 29406, 29407, 29410. Call (843) 554-1410 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Interim Health Care Hospice of Charleston. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.