Amedisys Hospice
Toccoa, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111718)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 44 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (706) 827-0020 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Amedisys Hospice in Toccoa, GA received 4 stars in the CMS family caregiver survey, with 89% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Amedisys Hospice serves 44 ZIP codes from its office in Toccoa, Georgia, in Stephens County.
Yes, Amedisys Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 111718, since 2011); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Amedisys Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Toccoa, Georgia, serving families in Stephens County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 14, 2011.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Amedisys Hospice received an overall rating of 4 stars. Among caregivers surveyed, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, 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 9 and notes that 84.7% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the most recent published CMS Care Compare data.
Amedisys Hospice's service area, as listed with CMS, covers 44 ZIP codes from its Toccoa office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost figures are included here, and families should confirm coverage details directly with the hospice or Medicare. All figures above reflect CMS Care Compare data as published; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient sample sizes rather than an indicator of care quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Amedisys Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 111718) as of December 14, 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 survey, Amedisys Hospice received 4 stars overall, with 89% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 89% rating their 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 the CMS composite process measure, above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS Care Compare data lists Amedisys Hospice as serving 44 ZIP codes from its Toccoa, Georgia office in Stephens County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 44 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 doesn't directly determine quality of care, but CMS publishes it so families can consider it alongside survey and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Amedisys Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 14, 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 is generally for patients with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; patients can still receive medical care to manage pain and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Amedisys Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (706) 827-0020 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the intake process; please contact Amedisys Hospice at (706) 827-0020 and verify on Medicare Care Compare (https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111718?state=GA).
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how quality measures compare to the state average, and the ZIP codes served — all information available on Medicare Care Compare; for specifics beyond CMS data, contact the hospice at (706) 827-0020.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Amedisys Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111718?state=GA using CCN 111718.
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.