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HOSPICE CARE OF THE LOWCOUNTRY, INC.
NPI 1831160167
Hospice Care, Community Based in Bluffton, SC

Active since January 26, 2006
7 PLANTATION PARK DR, UNIT 4, BLUFFTON, SC 29910(843) 706-2296(843) 706-4095 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 16, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 16, 2023, Aug 17, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Hospice Care Of The Lowcountry, Inc. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

HOSPICE CARE OF THE LOWCOUNTRY, INC. (NPI 1831160167) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Bluffton, South Carolina and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. The organization lists James Dismond, Executive Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831160167
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameHOSPICE CARE OF THE LOWCOUNTRY, INC.
Location Address7 PLANTATION PARK DR, UNIT 4Bluffton, SC 29910-6035
Mailing AddressPo Box 3827Bluffton, SC 29910-3827 · (843) 706-2296 · Fax (843) 706-4095
Phone(843) 706-2296
Fax(843) 706-4095
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJames DismondExecutive Director · (843) 706-2296
Enumeration DateJanuary 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 16, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 16, 2023
✔ NPI 1831160167 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · HPC-028
Also ListedHome HealthTaxonomy 251E00000X · License HHA-117 (SC)
7 PLANTATION PARK DR, Bluffton, SC 29910
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Other Identifiers 3

MedicaidHSP023SC
Medicaid470745SC
MedicaidEX0383SC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and more.Insurance ›

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Hospice Care Of The Lowcountry (CMS certification number 421518), from CMS Care Compare.

Hospice Care Of The Lowcountry

Hospice · Bluffton, SC
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number421518
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceJuly 30, 1993
Average Daily Census39patients per day on average
Location7 Plantation Park Drive Unit 4Bluffton, SC 29910 · Beaufort County
Phone(843) 706-2296
Routine home care and other levels of care Serves Medicare Advantage patients Serves dual-eligible patients

Care Settings & Patients

Where care was provided, as a share of care days
Home82%
Assisted living facility5%
Nursing facility0%
Skilled nursing facility12%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations1%
Patients with cancer
52%
Patients with dementia
10%
Patients with respiratory disease
0%
Patients with other conditions
11%
Profile statistics are from the 2020 CMS reporting year. Zero values reflect that year and may differ in more recent years.

Quality Measures

Hospice and Palliative Care Treatment Preferences
309 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
309 patient stays
96.4%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
309 patient stays
98.4%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
135 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
309 patient stays
99.4%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
134 patient stays
93.3%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
109 patient stays
98.2%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
309 patient stays
91.3%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
412 patient stays
55.6%
Measures are reported under the CMS Hospice Quality Reporting Program. Reporting periods vary by measure (2022 to 2023). Measures without current CMS data are not shown.
10/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 73
0.2%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 24
34.1%
Early live discharges
National percentile 85
11.9%
Late live discharges
National percentile 9
19%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 25
2.4%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 43
0%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 17
$10,760
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 82
16 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 43
7.3%
Visits near death
National percentile 54
93.8%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Hospice Care Of The Lowcountry, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Hospice Care Of The Lowcountry, Inc. is 1831160167. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 26, 2006.

Where is Hospice Care Of The Lowcountry, Inc. located?

Hospice Care Of The Lowcountry, Inc. is located at 7 Plantation Park Dr Unit 4, Bluffton, SC 29910. The listed phone number is (843) 706-2296.

What is Hospice Care Of The Lowcountry, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospice Care, Community Based with taxonomy code 251G00000X.

Is Hospice Care Of The Lowcountry, Inc. a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Hospice Care Of The Lowcountry is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 421518), certified since July 30, 1993.

What insurance does Hospice Care Of The Lowcountry, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and Molina Healthcare list Hospice Care Of The Lowcountry, Inc. as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Hospice Care Of The Lowcountry, Inc. was last updated on May 16, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.