Amedisys Hospice
Macon, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111705)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 50 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (478) 953-0520 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said Amedisys Hospice in Macon, GA earned a 74% definitely-recommend rate, and its composite process score of 100.00 is above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice.
Amedisys Hospice serves 50 ZIP codes from its Macon, Georgia office in Bibb County. Families in that service area can be evaluated for hospice eligibility through this provider.
Yes, Amedisys Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 111705, certified since March 17, 2011. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Amedisys Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Macon, Georgia, serving Bibb County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since March 17, 2011 (CCN 111705).
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, 74% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% rated the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10 overall. CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can occur when patient survey counts are small; this is not an indication of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes are delivered, Amedisys Hospice scored 100.00, compared to a Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 75.4% of patients received visits from staff during the last days of life, based on the available CMS data.
Amedisys Hospice's service area covers 50 ZIP codes from its Macon, Georgia office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost figures are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Amedisys Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 111705) since March 17, 2011, 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, 74% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall star rating for this hospice in the available data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 100.00, compared to Georgia's state average of 93.95 — above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 75.4% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Amedisys Hospice serves 50 ZIP codes from its Macon, Georgia office in Bibb County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 50 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Amedisys Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type alone doesn't determine quality; CMS quality and survey measures give a fuller picture.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 17, 2011.
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 life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course, and typically does not include treatment aimed at curing the illness.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions, and can leave hospice care if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Amedisys Hospice at (478) 953-0520 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Amedisys Hospice at (478) 953-0520 for details and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, staff availability, service area, and how quality measures compare to the state average — all of which can be reviewed here and confirmed by contacting the hospice directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Amedisys Hospice (CCN 111705) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111705?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.