Crisp Regional Hospice And Palliative Care
Cordele, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111550)
CMS process measure: 96.23 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 27 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (229) 273-6282 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Crisp Regional Hospice And Palliative Care holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 95% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.23 is above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Crisp Regional Hospice And Palliative Care serves 27 ZIP codes from its office in Cordele, Georgia, in Crisp County.
Yes, Crisp Regional Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 111550), certified since March 21, 1996. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Crisp Regional Hospice And Palliative Care, located in Cordele, Georgia, has been Medicare-certified since March 21, 1996, and operates under an ownership type CMS categorizes as "Other." The hospice serves families across 27 ZIP codes from its Crisp County office.
According to the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, published on Medicare Care Compare, this hospice earned a 5-star caregiver rating. Ninety-five percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 95 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of caregivers who responded to the CMS survey and are reported by CMS with the data's published vintage.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Crisp Regional scored 96.23, above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 89.7% of patients received visits during the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to review the full record on Medicare Care Compare and contact the hospice directly with questions about specific services, since this profile includes only what CMS has published and does not describe staffing or facilities beyond these measures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Crisp Regional Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 111550) since March 21, 1996, 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?
CMS reports a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 95% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 95% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 96.23, above the Georgia state average of 93.95, and CMS reports a care index score of 9 with 89.7% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 27 ZIP codes from its office in Cordele, Georgia, in Crisp County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 27 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can relate to organizational structure, but CMS's quality and caregiver survey data reflect this hospice's actual measured performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 21, 1996.
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 curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (229) 273-6282 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here doesn't cover enrollment steps; please contact the hospice directly at (229) 273-6282 to discuss how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction, staffing, services offered, and coverage areas; you can review this hospice's published CMS figures and confirm any additional details by calling (229) 273-6282.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view its official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111550?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.