Affinis Hospice
Waycross, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111781)
CMS process measure: 95.89 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 26 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (912) 590-0121 · 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. However, its CMS composite process measure score is 95.89, which is above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Affinis Hospice serves 26 ZIP codes from its Waycross, Georgia office in Ware County.
Yes, Affinis Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 111781, since June 29, 2016); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Affinis Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Waycross, Georgia, serving families in Ware County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since June 29, 2016 (CCN 111781).
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 for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality — it simply means CMS has not released enough survey data to report these figures publicly.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Affinis Hospice scored 95.89, above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 60.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
Affinis Hospice's service area covers 26 ZIP codes from its Waycross office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to CMS's most recent published update. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Affinis Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 111781) since June 29, 2016, and 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 recommend) for Affinis Hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than a reflection of quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Affinis Hospice's composite process score is 95.89, above the Georgia state average of 93.95, and CMS lists a care index score of 8, with 60.0% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Affinis Hospice serves 26 ZIP codes from its office in Waycross, Ware County, Georgia.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 26 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Affinis Hospice is organized as a non-profit; ownership type can inform families about organizational structure, though CMS quality measures should be reviewed independently of ownership type.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Affinis Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 29, 2016.
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 for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; contact Affinis Hospice at (912) 590-0121 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Affinis Hospice at (912) 590-0121 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Affinis Hospice at (912) 590-0121 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Affinis Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111781?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.