Empyrean Hospice Of Georgia, Llc-(Augusta)
Augusta, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 851586)
CMS process measure: 97.96 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 22 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (706) 842-7477 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Empyrean Hospice Of Georgia, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, on CMS's composite process measure, it scored 97.96, above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Empyrean Hospice Of Georgia serves 22 ZIP codes from its Augusta, GA office in Richmond County.
Yes, Empyrean Hospice Of Georgia is Medicare-certified (CCN 851586), certified since November 15, 2023, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Empyrean Hospice Of Georgia, LLC (Augusta) is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Augusta, Georgia and surrounding communities in Richmond County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 15, 2023. CMS Care Compare does not list an ownership type for this hospice in the data currently available; families are encouraged to confirm ownership status directly with the hospice.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results — including a star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10 — for this hospice. This is often the case for hospices that are newer or that have not yet accumulated enough surveyed patient families for CMS to report results publicly; it does not indicate poor quality of care.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Empyrean Hospice Of Georgia scored 97.96, compared with a Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it above the state average on this measure. A care index score of 7 is also reported by CMS.
The hospice's service area, per CMS data, covers 22 ZIP codes from its Augusta office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are available in this listing. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Empyrean Hospice Of Georgia is Medicare-certified (CCN 851586), certified since November 15, 2023, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS survey results (star rating, percent recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patient families for CMS to report; it is not a sign of poor care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, Empyrean Hospice Of Georgia scored 97.96, above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 22 ZIP codes from its Augusta, GA office in Richmond County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 22 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type is not included in the data available for this listing; please contact the hospice at (706) 842-7477 to confirm. Ownership type can affect a hospice's structure, but it does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Empyrean Hospice Of Georgia has been Medicare-certified since November 15, 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 focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients who are no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a doctor.
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 is a care choice, not giving up, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This listing's data does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (706) 842-7477 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 the hospice directly at (706) 842-7477 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services covered, how care is coordinated, and how quality is measured; you can review CMS quality data on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice at (706) 842-7477 for further details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Empyrean Hospice Of Georgia directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/851586?state=GA using its CCN, 851586.
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.