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Roper St. Francis Home Health

8536 Palmetto Commerce Pkwy #207a

2.9(13 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Medicare quality
3.0 of 5 stars

Home Health Compare

Medicare certified
Since 1988

What Families Think

Reviews for Roper St. Francis Home Health are sharply mixed, with several families praising specific nurses and therapists for compassionate, effective care, while other families report serious safety and communication failures. The community's 2.9 out of 5 rating reflects this split between excellent individual clinicians and troubling incidents involving oversight and follow-up.

The Good

  • Praised nurses and therapists by name for compassionate care
  • Fast response time to schedule initial evaluation
  • Physical therapy helped patient walk and climb stairs quickly
  • Staff described as professional and encouraging during recovery

The Bad

  • One report of therapist leaving patient alone during a medical emergency
  • One report of no follow-up after a serious incident
  • One report of dismissive, age-based assumptions about a patient's abilities
  • One report of care quality declining after staff turnover

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Roper St. Francis Home Health is a home health agency serving Ladson, South Carolina offering Home Health. Amenities include 24-Hour Staff, Medication Management and On-Site Nurse (RN). Families rate it 2.9 out of 5 across 13 reviews.

About Roper St. Francis Home Health

Roper St. Francis Home Health is a home health and hospice provider based in Ladson, South Carolina, serving patients recovering from surgery, injury, and serious illness in their own homes.

Family experiences with the agency are mixed. Positive reviews highlight individual caregivers, one family described their physical therapist as instrumental in post-surgical recovery, enabling walking and stair climbing within weeks, while another praised their nurse Adam as "very professional and caring" with "never a problem." However, several families reported significant concerns. One described a critical incident during physical therapy when a patient showed signs of stroke but the therapist did not remain with her until emergency responders arrived. Another family noted that quality declined after a staff change, with a replacement aide perceived as lacking compassion and appearing to give up on the case.

Roper St. Francis Home Health holds a 2.9 out of 5 Google rating based on 13 reviews, reflecting inconsistent care experiences across the organization.

Types of Care at Roper St. Francis Home Health

Home Health

Amenities

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

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Reviews of Roper St. Francis Home Health

2.9overall · 13 ratings combined

2.9★ on Google (13)

Kimberly White

Jul 2026

via Google

I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding the care my aunt received while under the supervision of Roper St. Francis Home Health during a scheduled in-home physical therapy visit. During her therapy session, my aunt suddenly became seriously ill and began exhibiting signs and symptoms consistent with a stroke. Rather than remaining with her until emergency medical personnel arrived, the physical therapist left the home before EMS arrived, leaving my aunt in the care of two frightened minors during a life-threatening medical emergency. My aunt was subsequently transported to the hospital, where physicians confirmed that she had suffered a stroke. What is equally concerning is what happened afterward. Following such a serious medical event, no one from Roper St. Francis Home Health contacted our family to check on my aunt’s condition, provide an explanation of the therapist’s actions, discuss the incident, or express any concern. There was no follow-up, no accountability, and no compassion shown after an event that could have had devastating consequences. Families place an extraordinary amount of trust in home health providers. When clinicians enter a patient’s home, they are expected to act professionally, prioritize patient safety, and remain with the patient during a medical emergency until appropriate emergency personnel assume responsibility whenever it is safe and appropriate to do so. Leaving a patient who appears to be having a stroke in the care of two minors raises serious concerns about patient safety, professional judgment, and adherence to emergency protocols. Our family deserves answers regarding what occurred, whether the therapist followed Roper St. Francis Home Health’s policies and procedures, and what steps are being taken to ensure that no other family experiences a similar situation. I respectfully request that this incident be thoroughly investigated. I also ask that the findings of the investigation be shared with our family, along with any corrective actions or policy changes that result from this review. This situation has caused our family significant distress, and we hope it will be treated with the seriousness it deserves.

Pamela Province

Jan 2026

via Google

Dear Roper Home Health Team, We would like to express our sincere appreciation for the care provided and for the excellent follow-up from your office at 8536 Palmetto Commerce Parkway. We value the attention and professionalism shown, and we are grateful for your efforts in supporting my husband during his recovery. My husband has a fractured pelvis, not the result of a fall. At 76, he remains highly independent and mobile, and he functions better than many people much younger than he is. He has no cognitive or memory issues and recalls information very well. Aside from the staff member who visited on 12/31 and Keith (therapist), some interactions have unfortunately left him feeling as though he is incapable simply because of his age. We understand that with a fractured pelvis, there is limited intervention beyond time and healing. However, repeated memory testing and assumptions regarding his ability to get around are unnecessary and discouraging. This type of approach does not support his recovery and is not appropriate for someone who was very active prior to this injury, including recently completing a home remodel. We respectfully request that future staff members be mindful of these factors and avoid actions or comments that might make him feel diminished or defined by his age. Support focused on physical healing and safety would be most helpful. Thank you again for your time, your care, and your continued efforts. We simply ask that staff are aware of how best to handle this situation moving forward. Sincerely, Pam & Robert

Marcia B

Feb 2025

via Google

I have nothing but great accolades for Roper St. Francis at Ladsen, SC. The day after I contacted them, someone came to my home to evaluate my needs. My PT, Rachel, had me walking and climbing stairs with in a couple of weeks after I was able to use a boot after surgery on my leg. I highly recommended them for your healthcare needs!

Tasia Luva

May 2023

via Google

I must admit that I was satisfied with services until Erin was promoted. Her replacement was just not a good fit. She lacked the compassion that we needed. It honestly felt like she gave up before giving things a chance. She was here for a little over a month doing weekly visits. It has really discouraged our family and has left us without home health aid. Overall Roper Home health was great. The RN however left us disappointed.

Shirley McPherson

May 2022

via Google

My mom has had home healthcare since she was discharged from the hospital/rehabilitation center in February. Today was her last day with Adam. We could not ask for a better nurse than Adam. It was a bittersweet day- sad to know it was his last visit and happy to know that my mom is doing much better. Adam was very professional and caring during his visits. There was never a problem with him. He listened, he answered concerns and always left with an encouraging word. We just want to thank him for ALL that he has done. May his career continue to be blessed and a blessing to others.

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Medicare Quality of Care

Roper St. Francis Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency (certified since 1988). The figures below come from Medicare's Home Health Compare program and are updated quarterly. Percentages are shares of patients; higher is better unless noted.

Quality of patient care

3.0 / 5

Medicare star rating

Services offered

  • Skilled nursing
  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Speech therapy
  • Medical social services
  • Home health aide

What patients say

5.0 / 5 patient survey rating

  • Would definitely recommend the agency87%US 79%
  • Rated their overall care 9 or 10 out of 1091%US 85%
  • Care was given in a professional way91%US 89%
  • The team communicated well88%US 86%
  • The team discussed medicines, pain and home safety87%US 82%

342 completed patient surveys, 25% response rate.

Hospital outcomes

  • Discharged to the community89%US 80%Better than
  • Readmitted to hospital after discharge (30 days) (lower is better)4%US 4%Same as
  • Preventable hospital visits during care (lower is better)8%US 11%Better than

How patients did

  • Care started within 2 days of referral91%US 94%
  • Patients got better at walking or moving around85%US 83%
  • Patients got better at getting in and out of bed86%US 83%
  • Patients got better at bathing87%US 86%
  • Patients' breathing improved89%US 85%
  • Patients got better at taking medications correctly79%US 81%
  • Patients who had a fall with major injury (lower is better)0%US 1%
  • Patients with new or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better)0%US 0%
  • Discharge function score met or exceeded expectations78%US 61%

Service area

Roper St. Francis Home Health reports serving 47 ZIP codes, including Charleston, North Charleston, Summerville, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, Adams Run, Awendaw, Bonneau, Bowman, Charleston Afb and more. Search by your ZIP code to confirm coverage; agencies that cover it are marked “Serves your ZIP”.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Home Health Care Compare and the HHCAHPS patient survey. CCN 427042. National figures are the average across all certified agencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Roper St. Francis Home Health offer?

Roper St. Francis Home Health offers Home Health.

Where is Roper St. Francis Home Health located?

Roper St. Francis Home Health is located at 8536 Palmetto Commerce Pkwy #207a in Ladson, South Carolina.

What do families say about Roper St. Francis Home Health?

Reviews for Roper St. Francis Home Health are sharply mixed, with several families praising specific nurses and therapists for compassionate, effective care, while other families report serious safety and communication failures. The community's 2.9 out of 5 rating reflects this split between excellent individual clinicians and troubling incidents involving oversight and follow-up.

Does Medicare cover care from Roper St. Francis Home Health?

Yes. Roper St. Francis Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency, so Medicare Part A or Part B pays in full for skilled nursing, therapy and home health aide visits when a doctor orders them and the patient is homebound. There is no copay for covered home health visits. Medicare rates the agency's quality of patient care 3.0 out of 5 stars.

Do I need a referral to use Roper St. Francis Home Health?

For Medicare to pay, yes: a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant must certify that care is needed and sign a plan of care. Families can call the agency first, and the agency will usually contact the doctor to arrange the order. Ongoing help with bathing, meals and companionship is a different service, non-medical home care, which needs no referral.

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