Georgia Community Hospice
Stockbridge, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 851543)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 37 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (470) 268-8150 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — such as a star rating or percentage who would recommend — for Georgia Community Hospice. CMS does report a care index score of 8 and notes that a composite process measure specific to this hospice was not reported, while the Georgia state average composite score is 93.95.
Georgia Community Hospice serves 37 ZIP codes from its Stockbridge, Georgia office, located in Henry County.
Yes, Georgia Community Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 851543, certified since 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Georgia Community Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Stockbridge, Georgia, serving Henry County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 12, 2021, using CCN 851543.
CMS Care Compare data does not include a published CAHPS family caregiver star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider. This is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not published that measure for this hospice.
CMS lists a care index score of 8 for this hospice, and reports that 69.4% of patients received visits during the last days of life. A composite process measure specific to this hospice was not reported by CMS ('not reported' relative to the state), while the Georgia state average composite score is 93.95, provided here for context.
Georgia Community Hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 37 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that fact. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Georgia Community Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 851543, certified since May 12, 2021), 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, such as a star rating or percentage who would recommend, for this hospice, often due to small patient counts.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS reports a care index score of 8 and that 69.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life; a composite process score specific to this hospice was not reported, while the Georgia state average composite score is 93.95.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Georgia Community Hospice, located in Stockbridge, Henry County, Georgia, serves 37 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 37 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Georgia Community Hospice is a for-profit agency; ownership type is one factor CMS reports but doesn't by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 12, 2021, per 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 generally for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort during a life-limiting illness.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Georgia Community Hospice at (470) 268-8150 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin hospice care with this provider, contact Georgia Community Hospice directly at (470) 268-8150 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Georgia Community Hospice at (470) 268-8150 for specifics and review the Medicare Care Compare listing.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Georgia Community Hospice's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/851543?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.