Columbus Hospice, Inc.
Columbus, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111512)
CMS process measure: 94.05 (state average 93.95 — at state average)
Serves: 49 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (706) 569-7992 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Columbus Hospice, Inc. holds a 5-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 92% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 94.05 is at the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Columbus Hospice, Inc. serves 49 ZIP codes from its office in Columbus, Georgia, in Muscogee County.
Yes, Columbus Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified, with CCN 111512, certified since October 1, 1986. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Columbus Hospice, Inc. is a non-profit hospice based in Columbus, Georgia, serving Muscogee County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 1986, with CMS Certification Number (CCN) 111512.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Columbus Hospice a 5-star overall rating. Among respondents, 92% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 90% rated their experience of care 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Columbus Hospice scored 94.05, which CMS places at the state average of 93.95 for Georgia. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 75.2% of patients, per the published data.
Columbus Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 49 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality. 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, Columbus Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 111512, since October 1, 1986), 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?
Columbus Hospice, Inc. received a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 92% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 90% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 94.05, which CMS places at the Georgia state average of 93.95; CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 75.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Columbus Hospice, Inc. serves 49 ZIP codes from its office in Columbus, Georgia, in Muscogee County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 49 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Columbus Hospice, Inc. is a non-profit hospice; ownership type can affect an organization's mission and structure, but CMS quality data should be reviewed alongside it when comparing hospices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 1986.
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 people generally expected to have six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No; choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; contact Columbus Hospice, Inc. at (706) 569-7992 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This information is not included in the CMS data; please contact Columbus Hospice, Inc. at (706) 569-7992 to ask about how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, and how care is provided; you can review these details for Columbus Hospice, Inc. and confirm specifics by calling (706) 569-7992.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Columbus Hospice, Inc. (CCN 111512) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111512?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.