Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care-Macon
Macon, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111671)
CMS process measure: 99.36 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 102 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (478) 321-9070 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Compassus Hospice And Palliform Care-Macon a 2-star rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 78% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 99.36, above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care-Macon serves 102 ZIP codes from its Macon, Georgia office in Bibb County.
Yes, Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care-Macon is Medicare-certified (CCN 111671, since 2008); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care-Macon is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families in Macon, Georgia, and the surrounding Bibb County area. It has been Medicare-certified since June 26, 2008, and is classified by CMS as an "Other" ownership type.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 2 stars. Among caregivers surveyed, 78% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 70% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, this hospice scored 99.36, compared to the Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 52.4% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on the same data set.
This hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 102 ZIP codes.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published survey and quality-measure vintage available. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are too small for reliable reporting — this is not an indicator of poor quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. No cost or fee information is provided here; families should contact the hospice directly for details about their care plan.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care-Macon is Medicare-certified (CCN 111671) since June 26, 2008. 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 CAHPS survey data shows a 2-star family caregiver rating, with 78% saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 70% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 99.36, compared to the Georgia state average of 93.95, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 102 ZIP codes from its office in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 102 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists this hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type doesn't directly determine care quality, but it can be useful context when comparing providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 26, 2008.
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 patients who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy 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 an illness; it does not mean giving up medical care or support, and treatments for symptom relief and comfort continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify where this hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (478) 321-9070 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover enrollment steps; contact the hospice at (478) 321-9070 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 compares to state averages on quality measures, and its service area; you can also contact the hospice at (478) 321-9070 for further details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care-Macon directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111671?state=GA using CCN 111671.
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.