Community Hospice
Vidalia, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111576)
CMS process measure: 86.52 (state average 93.95 — below state average)
Serves: 64 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (912) 537-0063 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Community Hospice has a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 91% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 86.52 is below the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Community Hospice serves 64 ZIP codes from its Vidalia, Georgia office in Toombs County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Community Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 111576, certified since 1999; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Community Hospice, located in Vidalia, Georgia (Toombs County), is a for-profit hospice that has been Medicare-certified since October 28, 1999. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice serves a broad area covering 64 ZIP codes from its Vidalia office.
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, which reflects the experiences of family caregivers, Community Hospice received an overall rating of 4 stars. Of caregivers surveyed, 91% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completed a set of recommended care processes, Community Hospice scored 86.52, compared to a Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 39.5% of patients, according to the most recent published Care Compare data.
All figures above come directly from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen when patient counts are small and does not indicate poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. This profile does not include cost information beyond that fact, and no staff, facilities, or services are described beyond what CMS has published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Community Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 111576) since October 28, 1999, 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, Community Hospice received a 4-star rating, with 91% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Community Hospice's CMS composite process score is 86.52, compared to a Georgia state average of 93.95, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Community Hospice serves 64 ZIP codes from its Vidalia, Georgia office in Toombs County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 64 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Community Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but it is disclosed by CMS as part of its public data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Community Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 28, 1999.
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 who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness, but patients can still receive medical care for pain and symptom management and can leave hospice if they choose.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Community Hospice at (912) 537-0063 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact Community Hospice directly at (912) 537-0063 and verify current information 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, and the area served; you can review these for Community Hospice on Medicare Care Compare and ask further questions by calling (912) 537-0063.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Community Hospice's certification and quality data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111576?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.