Affinity Hospice
Athens, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111676)
CMS process measure: 91.88 (state average 93.95 — below state average)
Serves: 75 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (205) 949-0400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS caregiver survey data shows 82% of family caregivers would definitely recommend Affinity Hospice, and 78% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. Its composite process score of 91.88 is below the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Affinity Hospice serves 75 ZIP codes from its Athens, Georgia office in Clarke County.
Yes, Affinity Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 111676, since 2008); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Affinity Hospice is a for-profit hospice provider based in Athens, Georgia, serving families in Clarke County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 16, 2008.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 82% of caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific star rating for this hospice in the data provided, but these caregiver-reported figures reflect direct feedback from families who used its services.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Affinity Hospice scored 91.88, compared to a Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 39.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per Care Compare data.
Affinity Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 75 ZIP codes from its Athens, GA office.
All figures cited here come from CMS Care Compare data as made available to this directory; measures not listed are not published by CMS for this hospice, often due to small patient counts, and this should not be read as an indicator of poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here beyond that fact. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Affinity Hospice?
Yes, Affinity Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 111676) since October 16, 2008, 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, 82% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Affinity Hospice, and 78% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Affinity Hospice's composite process score is 91.88, compared to a Georgia state average of 93.95, placing it below the state average on this measure; CMS also lists a care index score of 9.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows Affinity Hospice serves 75 ZIP codes from its office in Athens, Georgia, in Clarke County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 75 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Affinity Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but families may wish to consider it alongside CMS survey and quality measure data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Affinity Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 16, 2008, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Hospice care focuses on comfort and quality of life for people with a life-limiting illness who are no longer pursuing curative treatment, while palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and symptom relief rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up medical care or attention — patients continue to receive support for pain, symptoms, and emotional needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Affinity Hospice provides care; contact the hospice at (205) 949-0400 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include intake details; contact Affinity Hospice at (205) 949-0400 and verify information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver recommendation rates, CMS quality scores, service area, and how care is coordinated — you can review Affinity Hospice's published CMS figures here and ask the hospice directly at (205) 949-0400 for anything not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Affinity Hospice, CCN 111676, directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111676?state=GA to confirm current CMS-published 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.