Interim Health Care Hospice Of Charleston
North Charleston, SC · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 421646)
CMS process measure: 97.73 (state average 97.78 — at state average)
Serves: 36 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (843) 554-1410 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Interim Health Care Hospice Of Charleston 85% of the time, and the hospice's composite process quality score of 97.73 is at the South Carolina state average of 97.78. CMS has not published a separate CAHPS star rating for this hospice.
Interim Health Care Hospice Of Charleston serves 36 ZIP codes from its North Charleston, SC office in Charleston County.
Yes, Interim Health Care Hospice Of Charleston is Medicare-certified, with CCN 421646, certified since September 20, 2022; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Interim Health Care Hospice Of Charleston is a Medicare-certified hospice serving North Charleston, South Carolina and surrounding areas in Charleston County. CMS Care Compare data does not list an ownership type for this hospice, so families should confirm this detail directly. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 20, 2022.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice, often due to small numbers of surveyed patients, which is not an indicator of poor quality. However, CMS data shows that 85% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 82% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, this hospice scored 97.73, which CMS classifies as at the South Carolina state average of 97.78. CMS also reports that 73.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life consistent with CMS measures, and a care index score of 10.
This hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, covers 36 ZIP codes from its North Charleston office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Interim Health Care Hospice Of Charleston is Medicare-certified (CCN 421646), certified since September 20, 2022, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
According to CMS data, 85% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 82% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 97.73, which CMS lists as at the South Carolina state average of 97.78.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows this hospice serves 36 ZIP codes from its North Charleston, South Carolina office in Charleston 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?
CMS Care Compare data provided does not specify the ownership type for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (843) 554-1410 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 20, 2022.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Hospice care focuses on comfort and quality of life for people nearing the end of life, typically when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, while palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (843) 554-1410 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care, please contact Interim Health Care Hospice Of Charleston directly at (843) 554-1410 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, how care is coordinated, and what family caregivers have reported in CMS surveys; contact the hospice at (843) 554-1410 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice's current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/421646?state=SC.
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.