Eternal Faith Hospice And Palliative Care
Blairsville, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111765)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 24 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (706) 835-3960 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 91% would definitely recommend Eternal Faith Hospice, and its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS has not published a separate CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Eternal Faith Hospice And Palliative Care serves 24 ZIP codes from its Blairsville, Georgia office in Union County.
Yes, Eternal Faith Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 111765, since 2015); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Eternal Faith Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice based in Blairsville, Georgia, serving families in Union County and surrounding areas. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 23, 2015, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 111765.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 91% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 88% rated the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 overall. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can occur when patient counts are small; this does not necessarily reflect quality one way or the other.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Eternal Faith Hospice scored 100.00, compared with a Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 73.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the measures published for this hospice.
Eternal Faith Hospice serves 24 ZIP codes from its Blairsville office. Medicare's hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published for this hospice and should be verified directly on Care Compare for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Eternal Faith Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 111765), certified since July 23, 2015, 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?
In CMS's CAHPS survey data, 91% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 88% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the available data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 100.00, above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 73.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Eternal Faith Hospice serves 24 ZIP codes from its Blairsville, Georgia office in Union County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 24 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results are the best data points available for comparison.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 23, 2015.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms and improving comfort at any stage of a serious illness, alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort for people who have stopped seeking curative treatment and are expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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 giving up medical care, symptom management, or emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Eternal Faith Hospice at (706) 835-3960 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; contact Eternal Faith Hospice at (706) 835-3960 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area, and how long a hospice has been certified — all of which are covered above for this hospice using CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Eternal Faith Hospice And Palliative Care (CCN 111765) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111765?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.