Georgia Hospice Care
Jesup, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111760)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 35 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (912) 427-3202 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Georgia Hospice Care received a 5-star family caregiver rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 86% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Georgia Hospice Care serves 35 ZIP codes from its Jesup, Georgia office in Wayne County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Georgia Hospice Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 111760, certified since May 7, 2015. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Georgia Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice based in Jesup, Georgia, serving families in Wayne County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since May 7, 2015 (CCN 111760).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Georgia Hospice Care a 5-star rating for caregiver experience. Among respondents, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the consistent delivery of core hospice care processes, Georgia Hospice Care scored 100.00, which is above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS also reports a care index score of 10, and its data show that 70.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, a period CMS highlights as clinically important.
Georgia Hospice Care's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 35 ZIP codes from its Jesup office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often happens simply because too few patients were surveyed or measured, not because of poor quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. This listing does not include cost information beyond that fact.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Georgia Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 111760) since May 7, 2015, 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's CAHPS survey gave Georgia Hospice Care a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 86% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% rating their overall experience a 9 or 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, and its care index score is 10.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Georgia Hospice Care serves 35 ZIP codes from its Jesup, Georgia office in Wayne County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 35 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Georgia Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality, but it is disclosed by CMS for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 7, 2015.
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 for patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Georgia Hospice Care at (912) 427-3202 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact Georgia Hospice Care directly at (912) 427-3202 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, CMS quality measures, service area, and how care needs will be met; you can review this hospice's published figures and also ask Georgia Hospice Care directly at (912) 427-3202.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Georgia Hospice Care's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111760?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.