Compassus-Savannah
Savannah, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111698)
CMS process measure: 99.53 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 33 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (912) 354-3727 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS gave Compassus-Savannah a 3-star CAHPS rating, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.53 is above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Compassus-Savannah serves 33 ZIP codes from its Savannah, Georgia office in Chatham County. Families outside that area should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether services can be arranged.
Yes, Compassus-Savannah is Medicare-certified under CCN 111698, since 2010. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Compassus-Savannah is a for-profit hospice provider located in Savannah, Georgia, serving Chatham County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since July 26, 2010, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 111698.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Compassus-Savannah an overall rating of 3 stars. Among respondents, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to family and friends, and 84% rated their overall experience of care at 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Compassus-Savannah scored 99.53, which is above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and a rate of 66.7% for visits occurring in the last days of life.
Compassus-Savannah's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 33 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify; no cost information beyond that is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may reflect a specific reporting period; families are encouraged to check Care Compare directly for the most current figures. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for a hospice, this is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Compassus-Savannah?
Yes, Compassus-Savannah is Medicare-certified (CCN 111698) since July 26, 2010, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about Compassus-Savannah in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS survey gave Compassus-Savannah an overall rating of 3 stars, with 86% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does Compassus-Savannah score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 99.53, which CMS reports as above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
What areas and ZIP codes does Compassus-Savannah serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 33 ZIP codes from its Savannah, Georgia location in Chatham County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 33 this hospice reports serving.
Is Compassus-Savannah for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Compassus-Savannah is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality; CMS survey and process scores are better indicators of caregiver experience and care consistency.
How long has Compassus-Savannah been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 26, 2010.
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 with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than pursuing curative treatment; patients and families can still make choices about the care they receive.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Compassus-Savannah at (912) 354-3727 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Compassus-Savannah at (912) 354-3727 for details and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how consistently care processes are followed, and the geographic area served — figures like these are available on Medicare Care Compare for each certified hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Compassus-Savannah using CCN 111698 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111698?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.