Affinis Hospice
Pooler, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111771)
CMS process measure: 92.59 (state average 93.95 — below state average)
Serves: 35 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (912) 748-6000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Affinis Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, Affinis Hospice scored 92.59, which is below the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Affinis Hospice serves 35 ZIP codes from its office in Pooler, Georgia, in Chatham County.
Yes, Affinis Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 111771, since 2015); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Affinis Hospice is a for-profit hospice provider located in Pooler, Georgia, serving Chatham County and surrounding areas. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 22, 2015, meaning it has been enrolled and monitored under Medicare's hospice program for that period.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Affinis Hospice. This is often the case when the number of surveyed families is too small to report reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not made that particular figure public.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Affinis Hospice scored 92.59, compared with a Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 39.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent published Care Compare data.
Affinis Hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, covers 35 ZIP codes from its Pooler office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available for this hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Affinis Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 111771, certified since November 22, 2015). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent recommending) for Affinis Hospice, often due to a small number of surveyed families. This does not indicate poor quality, only that the data has not been released.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Affinis Hospice's composite process score is 92.59, compared with a Georgia state average of 93.95, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 39.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Affinis Hospice serves 35 ZIP codes from its office in Pooler, Georgia, within Chatham County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 35 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Affinis Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine care quality; CMS quality measures and survey data are the best available indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Affinis Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 22, 2015.
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 and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued and a doctor has certified a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Affinis Hospice; please contact the hospice at (912) 748-6000 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 Affinis Hospice at (912) 748-6000 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You may want to ask about CMS quality measures, family caregiver survey results, services offered, and how the hospice coordinates care; contact Affinis Hospice at (912) 748-6000 for specifics and confirm details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Affinis Hospice (CCN 111771) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111771?state=GA to review its current CMS-published 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.