Affinity Hospice
Valdosta, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111587)
CMS process measure: 79.21 (state average 93.95 — below state average)
Serves: 89 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (229) 242-8904 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Affinity Hospice has a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 87% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 79.21 is below the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Affinity Hospice serves 89 ZIP codes from its Valdosta, Georgia office in Lowndes County.
Yes, Affinity Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 111587, since 2000), 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 serving Valdosta, Georgia and surrounding communities in Lowndes County. It has been Medicare-certified since August 8, 2000, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 111587.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Affinity Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among respondents, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their overall experience of care as 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Affinity Hospice scored 79.21, compared to the Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 64.3% of patients, according to its published claims-based data. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that generally reflects limited patient counts rather than any indication of care quality, and should not be interpreted as a negative finding.
Affinity Hospice's service area, as listed with CMS, covers 89 ZIP codes. Eligible Medicare beneficiaries can have their hospice care covered under the Medicare hospice benefit when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Affinity Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 111587) since August 8, 2000, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, Affinity Hospice received an overall rating of 4 stars, with 87% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% rating 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 79.21, compared to Georgia's state average of 93.95, placing it below the state average on this CMS measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Affinity Hospice, based in Valdosta, Georgia (Lowndes County), serves 89 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 89 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 one factor among several to consider, alongside CMS quality and survey data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Affinity Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 8, 2000.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for people who have a life-limiting illness, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus to comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings; please contact Affinity Hospice at (229) 242-8904 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care with Affinity Hospice, contact them directly at (229) 242-8904 and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, service area coverage, and how the hospice communicates with families — Affinity Hospice can be reached at (229) 242-8904 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Affinity Hospice (CCN 111587) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111587?state=GA to confirm current CMS ratings and details.
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.