Crescent Hospice
Augusta, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111631)
CMS process measure: 95.2 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 30 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (706) 447-2461 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Crescent Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, Crescent Hospice scored 95.20, above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Crescent Hospice serves 30 ZIP codes from its Augusta, GA office in Columbia County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Crescent Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 111631, since 2006); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Crescent Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Augusta, Georgia, serving families in Columbia County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 13, 2006.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Crescent Hospice in the data provided. This absence often reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of quality, and should not be read as a negative sign.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs key care processes, Crescent Hospice scored 95.20, which is above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 81.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the available data.
Crescent Hospice's service area, per CMS data, covers 30 ZIP codes from its Augusta office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Crescent Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 111631) and has been since July 13, 2006. 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 has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Crescent Hospice in the available data, which often happens when patient counts are small; this is not an indication of poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Crescent Hospice's composite process score is 95.20, which is above the Georgia state average of 93.95, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Crescent Hospice serves 30 ZIP codes from its Augusta, GA office in Columbia County, per CMS data.
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?
Crescent Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and surveys can offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Crescent Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 13, 2006, according to CMS Care Compare records.
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 those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment. Both emphasize quality of life and symptom relief.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean abandoning medical care or support, as hospice teams continue to manage pain and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Crescent Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (706) 447-2461 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; please contact Crescent Hospice directly at (706) 447-2461 to learn how to begin care, and verify information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Crescent Hospice at (706) 447-2461 for specifics not covered by published CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Crescent Hospice (CCN 111631) directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111631?state=GA to confirm current 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.