About Low Country Nursing Group
Hospice overview and quality summary
Low Country Nursing Group is a for-profit hospice care provider in North Charleston, SC, serving patients and families in Charleston County and the surrounding area.
Low Country Nursing Group serves an average of 30 patients per day, covering 30 ZIP codes across its service area. 77% of care is delivered in patients' homes, consistent with the hospice philosophy of enabling comfort care in familiar surroundings.
The facility's Hospice Care Index score is 10 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 2 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.
When choosing hospice care in North Charleston, SC, consider quality ratings, caregiver satisfaction surveys, the hospice's experience with your loved one's condition, and the service area. Since hospice care is typically delivered in the home, the responsiveness and availability of the care team are critical factors.
At a Glance
Quality Process Measures
CMS hospice care quality indicators vs. national benchmarks
Treatment Preferences Documented
Patients whose treatment preferences were discussed and documented
100.0%
Natl: 99.5%
Beliefs & Values Addressed
Patients whose beliefs and values were addressed in the plan of care
99.4%
Natl: 98.3%
Pain Screening
Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission
100.0%
Natl: 98.3%
Comprehensive Pain Assessment
Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment
100.0%
Natl: 94.8%
Dyspnea Screening
Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission
100.0%
Natl: 99.0%
Dyspnea Treatment
Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours
97.9%
Natl: 97.4%
Opioid Bowel Regimen
Patients on opioids who were offered a bowel regimen
100.0%
Natl: 93.2%
Composite Process Score
Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures
98.7%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Low Country Nursing Group's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 10 out of 10, above the national average of 8.8. This composite score reflects stronger-than-average performance across measures of nursing continuity, care transitions, and presence near death.
73.4% of Low Country Nursing Group's patients received visits from the hospice team in their final days of life, significantly above the national average of 47.9%. This is one of the most meaningful quality indicators — having the hospice team present during the final hours provides critical comfort to both patients and families.
Visits Near Death
Patients with visits in last 3 days of life
95.2%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
13.9
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
10.7%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
55.4%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
12%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
12%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
8%
Natl: 8%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)
Acute care admissions near death
2%
Natl: 2.3%
CHC/GIP Days
Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total
0%
Natl: 0.6%
Per-Beneficiary Spending
Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary
$11,180
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Low Country Nursing Group's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cancer (33%), followed by dementia (20%), other conditions (20%), cardiovascular disease (18%), respiratory disease (7%). While cancer has historically been the most common hospice diagnosis, the proportion of non-cancer patients has grown substantially over the past decade.
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Low Country Nursing Group delivers 77% of its care in patients' homes, with 13% in skilled nursing settings, 9% in assisted living settings, 1% in inpatient hospice settings. The hospice serves an average of 30 patients per day.
Patient's Home
Skilled Nursing
Assisted Living
Inpatient Hospice
Doctors at Low Country Nursing Group
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Low Country Nursing Group
What is the CMS rating for Low Country Nursing Group?
Low Country Nursing Group does not currently have a CMS star rating available. Approximately 69% of hospice providers lack sufficient survey data for a star rating.
What conditions does Low Country Nursing Group primarily treat?
Low Country Nursing Group's patient population includes cancer (33%), dementia (20%), other conditions (20%), cardiovascular disease (18%), respiratory disease (7%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Low Country Nursing Group provide care?
Low Country Nursing Group provides care in patient's home (77%), skilled nursing (13%), assisted living (9%), inpatient hospice (1%).
How large is Low Country Nursing Group?
Low Country Nursing Group serves an average of 30 patients per day and covers 30 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Low Country Nursing Group?
2 physicians are affiliated with Low Country Nursing Group.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·