Affinis Hospice, Llc
Columbus, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 851518)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 21 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (706) 940-6012 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Affinis Hospice, LLC scored 100.00 on the CMS composite process measure, above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey ratings for this hospice, likely due to small patient counts.
Affinis Hospice, LLC serves 21 ZIP codes from its Columbus, Georgia office in Muscogee County. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within this service area.
Yes, Affinis Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN 851518, certified since 2019. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that they qualify.
About this hospice
Affinis Hospice, LLC is a non-profit hospice based in Columbus, Georgia, serving Muscogee County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 13, 2019.
CMS does not appear to have published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Affinis Hospice, LLC. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not made that data available for this provider.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Affinis Hospice, LLC scored 100.00, compared to a Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that 17.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent Care Compare data vintage.
Affinis Hospice, LLC reports serving 21 ZIP codes from its Columbus, Georgia office. Families should note that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies that they qualify; no cost details beyond this are available here. Families are encouraged to verify all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as data changes periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Affinis Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 851518) since November 13, 2019, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Affinis Hospice, LLC, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not imply lower quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Affinis Hospice, LLC scored 100.00 on the CMS composite process measure, above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and that 17.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Affinis Hospice, LLC reports serving 21 ZIP codes from its Columbus, Georgia office in Muscogee County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 21 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Affinis Hospice, LLC is a non-profit organization. Ownership type does not determine quality on its own, but it is a factor some families like to know.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Affinis Hospice, LLC has been Medicare-certified since November 13, 2019, according to CMS records.
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 focuses on comfort for those no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically when life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical attention for symptom relief and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Affinis Hospice, LLC delivers care; please contact the hospice at (706) 940-6012 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Affinis Hospice, LLC at (706) 940-6012 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores compared to state averages, the ZIP codes served, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified — contact Affinis Hospice, LLC at (706) 940-6012 for further details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Affinis Hospice, LLC directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/851518?state=GA to confirm current CMS data.
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.