Empyrean Hospice Of Georgia, Llc-(Columbus)
Columbus, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 851589)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 28 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (706) 550-9596 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they were positive about this hospice: 81% said they would definitely recommend it, and 82% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Empyrean Hospice Of Georgia (Columbus) serves 28 ZIP codes from its Columbus, Georgia office in Muscogee County. Families should confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Empyrean Hospice Of Georgia, LLC (Columbus) is Medicare-certified, with CCN 851589, certified since November 30, 2023. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Empyrean Hospice Of Georgia, LLC (Columbus) is a Medicare-certified hospice serving the Columbus, Georgia area, based in Muscogee County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 30, 2023.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 81% of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 82% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes are delivered, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to a Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it above the state average. A care index score of 7 is also reported by CMS, though CMS does not always publish full context for every measure, particularly when patient counts are small; where figures are missing, that reflects a gap in published data rather than an indication of poor care.
This hospice reports serving 28 ZIP codes from its Columbus office, indicating a moderately broad service area in the surrounding region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families should verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, this hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 851589), certified since November 30, 2023. 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 81% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 82% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 28 ZIP codes from its Columbus, Georgia location in Muscogee County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 28 this hospice reports serving.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 30, 2023, according to CMS 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 is focused on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact them at (706) 550-9596 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 the hospice at (706) 550-9596 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality scores compared to state averages, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (706) 550-9596 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/851589?state=GA to confirm current CMS data.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type was not provided in the available data; contact the hospice at (706) 550-9596 or check Medicare Care Compare for this detail.
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.