Affinis Hospice, Llc- Gainesville
Gainesville, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111719)
CMS process measure: 98.54 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 58 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (678) 989-0981 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Affinis Hospice – Gainesville 75% of the time, and the hospice scored 98.54 on CMS's composite process measure, above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS has not published a separate CAHPS star rating for this hospice.
Affinis Hospice, LLC – Gainesville serves 58 ZIP codes from its Gainesville, Georgia office in Hall County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within this service area.
Yes, Affinis Hospice, LLC – Gainesville is Medicare-certified, with CCN 111719, certified since January 5, 2012. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Affinis Hospice, LLC – Gainesville is a non-profit hospice serving families in and around Gainesville, Georgia, in Hall County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 5, 2012.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 75% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 76% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate CAHPS star rating for this hospice, which can occur when patient counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality, only that the figure has not been released.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Affinis Hospice – Gainesville scored 98.54, compared with a Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8, and notes that 40.3% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life.
The hospice's service area, as reported by CMS, spans 58 ZIP codes. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, 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 supplied for this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Affinis Hospice, LLC – Gainesville is Medicare-certified (CCN 111719) since January 5, 2012, 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, 75% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 76% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 98.54, compared with a Georgia state average of 93.95, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes 40.3% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data lists this hospice as serving 58 ZIP codes from its Gainesville, Georgia office in Hall County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 58 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Affinis Hospice, LLC – Gainesville is a non-profit organization. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it may relate to organizational mission and structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 5, 2012, 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 patients who have stopped curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its expected course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice means shifting the goal of care toward comfort rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean a patient's care is stopped, but rather focused on quality of life and symptom relief.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This CMS data does not specify where care is delivered; contact Affinis Hospice, LLC – Gainesville at (678) 989-0981 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact the hospice at (678) 989-0981 and confirm eligibility and process details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, service area, staffing, and how care needs are met; you can review this hospice's published CMS figures and contact them directly at (678) 989-0981 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Affinis Hospice, LLC – Gainesville directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111719?state=GA to confirm current CMS-reported figures.
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.