Amedisys Hospice
Pooler, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111702)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 28 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (912) 691-5755 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Amedisys Hospice 92% of the time, with 96% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 100.00, above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Amedisys Hospice serves 28 ZIP codes from its Pooler, Georgia office in Chatham County. Families outside this area should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their location is covered.
Yes, Amedisys Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 111702, since May 20, 2010). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Amedisys Hospice, located in Pooler, Georgia (Chatham County), is a for-profit hospice that has been Medicare-certified since May 20, 2010, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 111702. According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who completed the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 92% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 96% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice delivers a set of recommended care processes, 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 87.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published Care Compare data.
Amedisys Hospice serves 28 ZIP codes from its Pooler, Georgia office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no separate cost information is included here. Families are encouraged to review the current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates this data periodically, and to contact the hospice directly for details not captured in CMS's published measures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Amedisys Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 20, 2010 (CCN 111702), 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, 92% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Amedisys Hospice, and 96% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Amedisys Hospice scored 100.00 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to a Georgia state average of 93.95 — above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 87.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Amedisys Hospice serves 28 ZIP codes from its Pooler, Georgia office in Chatham County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 28 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Amedisys Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS's published quality and survey measures offer more direct information about a hospice's performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Amedisys Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 20, 2010.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Amedisys Hospice at (912) 691-5755 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Amedisys Hospice directly at (912) 691-5755 for information on how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, how caregivers are supported, and how a hospice's CMS survey and quality scores compare to others; contact Amedisys Hospice at (912) 691-5755 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Amedisys Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111702?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.