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Medical Services of America Hospice of the Lowcountry
Hospice · 59 Riverwalk Blvd, Suite B & C, Ridgeland, SC 29936
Not rated Family caregiver survey rating
57/ 100
Average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 09/23/2005 · CCN 421560
- Rank in Ridgeland
- #3 of 3 hospices
- Rank in South Carolina
- #35 of 70 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 8 patients
- County
- Beaufort
- Service area
- 36 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 2 of 3 reported measures, worse on 1.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 91.2% | 97.8% | 96.2% | Worse |
| Visits in the last days of life | 68% | — | 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)
CMS has not published these measures for this provider (usually because too few patients were treated in the reporting period).
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 5 of 10 reported measures, worse on 3.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0.1% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 50% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 9.1% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 18.2% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 9.1% | — | 8.5% | About the same |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $11,844 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 14.2 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 11.8% | — | 9.6% | Better |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 83.6% | — | 89.3% | Worse |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Who this hospice cares for
Patient diagnoses
Dementia43%
Where care is provided
Private home66%
Assisted living25%
Skilled nursing facility9%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (36)
28607, 29059, 29170, 29403, 29405, 29406, 29407, 29412, 29414, 29418, 29420, 29426, 29436, 29438, 29445, 29448, 29451, 29455, 29456, 29457, 29458, 29464, 29466, 29470, 29479, 29483, 29485, 29488, 29492, 29906, 29907, 29909, 29910, 29928, 29936, 29944
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Frequently asked questions
Is Medical Services of America Hospice of the Lowcountry Medicare-certified?
Yes. Medical Services of America Hospice of the Lowcountry (CMS Certification Number 421560) has been Medicare-certified since 09/23/2005, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Medical Services of America Hospice of the Lowcountry compare to other hospices in Ridgeland?
Medical Services of America Hospice of the Lowcountry ranks #3 of 3 hospices based in Ridgeland on the Scorecard score.
What areas does Medical Services of America Hospice of the Lowcountry serve?
Medical Services of America Hospice of the Lowcountry reports serving 36 ZIP codes to CMS, including 28607, 29059, 29170, 29403, 29405. Call (843) 332-0063 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Medical Services of America Hospice of the Lowcountry. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.