Agape Hospice Care Of Clarke County, Llc
Watkinsville, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 851563)
CMS process measure: 99.23 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 57 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (404) 763-1456 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers rated Agape Hospice Care Of Clarke County 4 out of 5 stars in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 99.23, above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Agape Hospice Care Of Clarke County serves 57 ZIP codes from its Watkinsville, GA office in Clarke County. Families outside this area should call to confirm whether their location is included.
Yes, Agape Hospice Care Of Clarke County is Medicare-certified (CCN 851563), certified since March 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Agape Hospice Care Of Clarke County, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Watkinsville, Georgia, serving families in Clarke County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 2, 2022. Ownership type was not provided in the CMS data supplied for this listing.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers rated this hospice 4 out of 5 stars overall. Of those surveyed, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 88% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice performs key care processes — Agape Hospice Care Of Clarke County scored 99.23, compared with the Georgia state average of 93.95. This places the hospice above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 70.8% of patients received visits during the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
Agape Hospice Care Of Clarke County reports serving 57 ZIP codes from its Watkinsville office, indicating a fairly broad service area for families in and around Clarke County.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this listing come from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often simply due to smaller patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Agape Hospice Care Of Clarke County is Medicare-certified (CCN 851563, certified since March 2, 2022), 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 survey, this hospice received 4 out of 5 stars, with 88% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 88% giving an overall rating of 9 or 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 99.23, compared with the Georgia state average of 93.95, placing it above the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 57 ZIP codes from its Watkinsville, GA office in Clarke County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 57 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not provided in the CMS data available for this listing; contact the hospice at (404) 763-1456 to ask directly.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 2, 2022.
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 those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice does not mean giving up care; it shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; contact the hospice at (404) 763-1456 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care, contact the hospice directly at (404) 763-1456 and verify certification and service details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (404) 763-1456 for specifics not covered in this listing.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify this hospice's certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/851563?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.