Central Hospice, Llc
Covington, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 851596)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 4 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (770) 564-9327 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite quality score for Central Hospice, LLC, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. This is common for newly certified or smaller-volume hospices and does not necessarily reflect the quality of care provided.
Central Hospice, LLC serves 4 ZIP codes from its Covington, Georgia office in Newton County. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Central Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 851596, since October 2024); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No further cost details are included in this listing.
About this hospice
Central Hospice, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families in and around Covington, Georgia, in Newton County. CMS Care Compare lists this hospice as certified since October 24, 2024, meaning it is a relatively new addition to the Medicare hospice program in its area.
The data provided to us does not include CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey results — such as a star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating it 9-10 — for this hospice. CMS often does not publish these figures for hospices with small patient counts or limited survey history, and this should not be read as a sign of poor quality; it simply means CMS has not yet published that measure. Similarly, no CMS composite process quality score is available for comparison against the Georgia state average of 93.95, and CMS has not indicated where this hospice stands relative to that average ('not reported').
According to CMS Care Compare data, Central Hospice, LLC serves 4 ZIP codes from its Covington office, giving families a sense of the geographic reach of its services.
Ownership type was not provided in the data available to us. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Central Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 851596), certified since October 24, 2024. 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which is often the case for newly certified or smaller hospices due to limited survey data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not reported a composite process score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Georgia state average of 93.95 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare, Central Hospice, LLC serves 4 ZIP codes from its Covington, Georgia office in Newton County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 4 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not included in the data provided for this hospice. Ownership type can affect organizational structure, but it does not by itself determine quality of care; families can ask the hospice directly for this information.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Central Hospice, LLC has been Medicare-certified since October 24, 2024.
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 specifically for those who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final phase of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care — hospice teams continue to actively manage symptoms and support patients and families.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care. Please contact Central Hospice, LLC at (770) 564-9327 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This information is not included in the data available to us. Please contact Central Hospice, LLC at (770) 564-9327 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures, service area, and ownership; for details specific to Central Hospice, LLC, contact them at (770) 564-9327 and check Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Central Hospice, LLC (CCN 851596) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/851596?state=GA to review its current CMS-reported information.
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.