Georgia Mountain Hospice, Inc.
Jasper, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111532)
CMS process measure: 73.19 (state average 93.95 — below state average)
Serves: 40 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (706) 253-4100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS Care Compare data shows 90% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Georgia Mountain Hospice, and 86% rated their care experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 73.19, below the Georgia state average of 93.95; CMS has not published a separate CAHPS star rating for this hospice.
Georgia Mountain Hospice serves 40 ZIP codes from its office in Jasper, Georgia, in Pickens County. Families in the surrounding area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Georgia Mountain Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified, with CCN 111532, certified since September 17, 1993. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that they meet eligibility requirements.
About this hospice
Georgia Mountain Hospice, Inc. is a non-profit hospice based in Jasper, Georgia, serving families in Pickens County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since September 17, 1993, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 90% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated their overall experience of care as a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data available, which can happen when patient counts are small; this is not an indication of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes — Georgia Mountain Hospice scored 73.19, compared to a Georgia state average of 93.95, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS data also show that 70.0% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life.
Georgia Mountain Hospice reports serving 40 ZIP codes from its Jasper office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the current listing directly for the most up-to-date figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Georgia Mountain Hospice?
Yes, Georgia Mountain Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 111532), certified since September 17, 1993. 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 Hospice Survey, 90% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 86% rated their overall care experience as 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Georgia Mountain Hospice scored 73.19 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to a Georgia state average of 93.95, placing it below the state average. CMS data also show 70.0% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Georgia Mountain Hospice serves 40 ZIP codes from its office in Jasper, Georgia, in Pickens County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 40 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Georgia Mountain Hospice is a non-profit organization. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality and survey data are useful additional measures to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 17, 1993, more than 30 years.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment and focuses on comfort and quality of life, while hospice care is for patients who have decided to stop curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less, and focuses entirely on comfort and support.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort, dignity, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up on care, but rather receiving a different kind of care centered on symptom relief and support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Georgia Mountain Hospice at (706) 253-4100 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the enrollment process; contact Georgia Mountain Hospice directly at (706) 253-4100 to ask how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, what areas it serves, and how to begin care; contact Georgia Mountain Hospice at (706) 253-4100 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Georgia Mountain Hospice, Inc. (CCN 111532) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111532?state=GA to review its current CMS quality and survey data.
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.