Empyrean Hospice Of Georgia, Llc-(Athens)
Athens 706-229-6944, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 851584)
CMS process measure: 96.83 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 30 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (706) 229-6944 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Empyrean Hospice Of Georgia in Athens, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its CMS composite process score of 96.83 is above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Empyrean Hospice Of Georgia serves 30 ZIP codes from its Athens, GA office in Clarke County.
Yes, Empyrean Hospice Of Georgia is Medicare-certified (CCN 851584, certified since 2023); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Empyrean Hospice Of Georgia, LLC (Athens) is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Athens, Georgia, serving Clarke County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 12, 2023, under CCN 851584. CMS has not published the hospice's ownership type in the data available to us, so families should confirm this directly with the provider.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, including the overall star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or the percentage rating it 9-10 out of 10. This is often the case for hospices that have been certified more recently or that have small patient counts, and it does not indicate anything negative about the quality of care provided.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of important care processes, Empyrean Hospice Of Georgia scored 96.83, compared to the Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it above the state average. CMS has not published visits-in-the-last-days-of-life percentage data for this hospice in the figures provided here.
The hospice reports serving 30 ZIP codes from its Athens office. As always, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are available here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Empyrean Hospice Of Georgia is Medicare-certified (CCN 851584), certified since October 12, 2023, 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not imply poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 96.83, above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 30 ZIP codes from its Athens, GA office in Clarke County.
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?
CMS data provided here does not include the ownership type for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (706) 229-6944 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 12, 2023.
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 focused on comfort for people who have stopped curative treatment and are expected to have a limited life expectancy, typically 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 the underlying illness, not giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (706) 229-6944 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly at (706) 229-6944 to learn about their intake process, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how the hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, the area it serves, and how to begin care — contact this hospice at (706) 229-6944 for specifics not covered by the published CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Empyrean Hospice Of Georgia (CCN 851584) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/851584?state=GA to see the latest published CMS data.
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.