Affinis Hospice, Llc
Athens, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111743)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 31 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (706) 705-6000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 83% would definitely recommend Affinis Hospice, and 84% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS survey data. On CMS's composite care-process measure, Affinis Hospice scored 100.00, above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Affinis Hospice serves 31 ZIP codes from its Athens, Georgia office in Oconee County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Affinis Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 111743), certified since February 27, 2014. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Affinis Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Athens, Georgia, serving families in Oconee County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since February 27, 2014 (CCN 111743).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who completed the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 83% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 84% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct CAHPS star rating for this hospice separately from these percentages in the data available here.
On the CMS composite process measure — which reflects whether recommended care processes were delivered — Affinis Hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Georgia state average of 93.95, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 7, and notes that 37.6% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life, based on the data submitted.
Affinis Hospice's service area covers 31 ZIP codes from its Athens, GA office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Affinis Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 111743) since February 27, 2014, 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 CAHPS survey data, 83% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Affinis Hospice, and 84% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Affinis Hospice scored 100.00 on the CMS composite process measure, above the Georgia state average of 93.95; CMS also lists a care index score of 7 and reports that 37.6% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Affinis Hospice serves 31 ZIP codes from its Athens, Georgia office in Oconee County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 31 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Affinis Hospice is a for-profit organization; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but CMS reports outcomes such as caregiver survey results and process measures separately, which are listed above.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Affinis Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 27, 2014.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is generally for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort, typically with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its expected course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean a patient stops receiving medical attention or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Affinis Hospice at (706) 705-6000 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care with Affinis Hospice, contact them directly at (706) 705-6000; a physician's certification of eligibility is required under the Medicare hospice benefit.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the geographic area served — all of which are covered above using CMS Care Compare data; for other specifics, ask the hospice directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Affinis Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111743?state=GA.
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.