Low Country Health Care System, Inc.
Low Country Health Care System, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in South Carolina and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Barnwell, Bamberg, Blackville, Aiken, and Fairfax. In 2025 it served 20,243 patients, up 5.0% from 19,270 in 2024. 12.5% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 24.1% across South Carolina health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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20,243Patients served, 2025
12.5%of patients uninsured
32.1%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,470Total accrued cost per patient
Low Country Health Care System, Inc. compared with South Carolina and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Low Country Health Care System, Inc. | South Carolina health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 25.0% | 24.6% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 21.5% | 18.0% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 90.1% | 89.7% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 12.5% | 24.1% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 32.1% | 27.6% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 25.3% | 20.9% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 30.2% | 27.4% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,470 | $2,112 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 58.7% | 57.2% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 55.6% | 48.5% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 66.8% | 60.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 63.9% | 71.4% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 19.4% | 23.4% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 91.4% | 82.2% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 90.4% | 73.3% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 23.4% | 23.9% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 96.6% | 88.2% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 76.9% | 82.6% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 20,243 |
| Dental | 0 |
| Mental health | 1,211 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20,243 | $1,470 | 12.5% | 32.1% |
| 2024 | 19,270 | $1,394 | 17.2% | 32.5% |
| 2023 | 19,532 | $1,321 | 13.4% | 31.3% |
| 2022 | 19,443 | $1,165 | 10.6% | 32.7% |
| 2021 | 19,102 | $1,071 | 23.0% | 29.6% |
| 2020 | 17,007 | – | 15.0% | 30.8% |
| 2019 | 19,280 | – | 13.0% | 34.5% |
| 2018 | 18,440 | – | 13.5% | 34.5% |
| 2017 | 15,915 | – | 15.9% | 37.0% |
| 2016 | 15,951 | – | 16.2% | 36.5% |
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