Colquitt Regional Hospice
Moultrie, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111542)
CMS process measure: 91.19 (state average 93.95 — below state average)
Serves: 30 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (229) 890-3526 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Colquitt Regional Hospice has a 5-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 96% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 91.19 is below the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Colquitt Regional Hospice serves 30 ZIP codes from its Moultrie, Georgia office in Colquitt County.
Yes, Colquitt Regional Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 111542, since 1995); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Colquitt Regional Hospice is a for-profit hospice provider based in Moultrie, Georgia, serving families in Colquitt County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since September 21, 1995.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data (CAHPS family caregiver survey), Colquitt Regional Hospice received a 5-star caregiver rating. Ninety-six percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 94% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of family members who responded to the CMS-administered survey.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Colquitt Regional Hospice scored 91.19, which is below the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 8.1% of patients, per the most recent published data.
Colquitt Regional Hospice's service area, as listed with CMS, covers 30 ZIP codes from its Moultrie office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. No cost or fee information is provided here; families should confirm coverage details directly with the hospice or Medicare.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient counts rather than an indicator of care quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Colquitt Regional Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 111542) and has been since September 21, 1995. 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's CAHPS survey gives Colquitt Regional Hospice a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 96% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 94% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 91.19, which is below the Georgia state average of 93.95, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Colquitt Regional Hospice serves 30 ZIP codes from its Moultrie, Georgia office in Colquitt County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 30 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Colquitt Regional Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality and survey measures are the more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 21, 1995.
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 rather than cure for patients generally expected to have six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive care for other conditions and can leave hospice if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Colquitt Regional Hospice at (229) 890-3526 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The steps for starting care are not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Colquitt Regional Hospice at (229) 890-3526 to discuss admission and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, what areas are served, and how care needs are met — you can ask Colquitt Regional Hospice these questions directly at (229) 890-3526.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Colquitt Regional Hospice (CCN 111542) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111542?state=GA to review its current CMS-reported ratings and measures.
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.