Coastal Hospice Of Georgia
Brunswick, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 851542)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 51 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (912) 434-9810 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 83% would definitely recommend Coastal Hospice Of Georgia, and 84% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Its composite process score of 100.00 is above the Georgia state average of 93.95, though CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice.
Coastal Hospice Of Georgia serves 51 ZIP codes from its Brunswick, Georgia office in Glynn County. Families should confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Coastal Hospice Of Georgia is Medicare-certified, with CCN 851542, certified since 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Coastal Hospice Of Georgia is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Brunswick, Georgia, serving Glynn County and the surrounding area. Its ownership type is classified as "Other" in CMS records, and it has been Medicare-certified since March 29, 2021.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers reported that 83% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 84% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which may occur when patient counts are small; this should not be taken to suggest lower quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Coastal Hospice Of Georgia scored 100.00, compared to a Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it above the state average. A related care index score of 10 and a rate of 55.4% for visits in the last days of life are also reported by CMS.
Coastal Hospice Of Georgia's service area, as recorded by CMS, spans 51 ZIP codes.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Coastal Hospice Of Georgia is Medicare-certified (CCN 851542), certified since March 29, 2021, 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?
According to CMS Care Compare, 83% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 84% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in this data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Coastal Hospice Of Georgia scored 100.00 on CMS's composite process measure, above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows this hospice serves 51 ZIP codes from its Brunswick, Georgia location in Glynn County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 51 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can relate to organizational structure, but CMS's quality and survey data are the more direct indicators of caregiver experience and care processes.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 29, 2021, according to CMS records.
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 people who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a prognosis 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 the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Coastal Hospice Of Georgia at (912) 434-9810 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact Coastal Hospice Of Georgia at (912) 434-9810 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, and its service area, all of which are reported here from CMS data; contact the hospice at (912) 434-9810 for further specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Coastal Hospice Of Georgia directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/851542?state=GA to confirm current CMS data.
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.