Affinity Hospice
Claxton, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111658)
CMS process measure: 95.89 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 40 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (912) 739-0058 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Affinity Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its CMS composite process score of 95.89 is above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Affinity Hospice serves 40 ZIP codes from its Claxton, Georgia office, located in Evans County.
Yes, Affinity Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 111658, since August 15, 2007), and 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 located in Claxton, Georgia, serving Evans County and surrounding areas. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 15, 2007.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (such as star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Affinity Hospice. This is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not released that data publicly.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Affinity Hospice scored 95.89, which is above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 61.2% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
Affinity Hospice's service area includes 40 ZIP codes, reflecting a fairly broad reach from its Claxton office.
Hospice care for eligible Medicare beneficiaries is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost or fee amounts are listed here. All figures in this profile are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to CMS's most recent publication vintage. 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, Affinity Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 111658, certified since August 15, 2007), 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 Affinity Hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Affinity Hospice's composite process score is 95.89, which is above the Georgia state average of 93.95, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Affinity Hospice serves 40 ZIP codes from its office in Claxton, Georgia, in Evans County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 40 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 is disclosed by CMS but does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Affinity Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 15, 2007.
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 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 to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, not giving up on care itself.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Affinity Hospice at (912) 739-0058 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Affinity Hospice directly at (912) 739-0058 to learn about starting care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about staffing, services offered, CAHPS survey results, and quality measures; contact Affinity Hospice at (912) 739-0058 for specifics not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Affinity Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111658?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.