Hands Of Grace Hospice
Augusta, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 851507)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 8 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (706) 229-8786 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Hands Of Grace Hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed to report the data. This does not mean the hospice provides lower-quality care — it just means the figures are not yet publicly available.
Hands Of Grace Hospice serves 8 ZIP codes from its office in Augusta, Georgia, in Columbia County.
Yes, Hands Of Grace Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 851507), certified since February 28, 2019, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hands Of Grace Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency located in Augusta, Georgia, in Columbia County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 28, 2019.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens when the number of surveyed patients is too small to report reliably. This is not an indication of poor quality — it simply means the data has not yet been made public. Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Hands Of Grace Hospice, so no comparison to the Georgia state average of 93.95 can be made at this time.
CMS does list a care index score of 4 for this hospice, though CMS has not provided further detail on how this figure relates to other published measures for this agency.
Hands Of Grace Hospice serves 8 ZIP codes from its Augusta, Georgia office. Families considering hospice care from this provider can rely on the Medicare hospice benefit, which covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies that care is appropriate.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hands Of Grace Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 851507) since February 28, 2019, 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts rather than reflecting quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Georgia state average of 93.95 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hands Of Grace Hospice serves 8 ZIP codes from its office in Augusta, Georgia, in Columbia County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 8 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hands Of Grace Hospice is a for-profit agency; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, and CMS tracks quality separately through its published measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 28, 2019, according to CMS Care Compare.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care is generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the 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 does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Hands Of Grace Hospice at (706) 229-8786 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; please contact Hands Of Grace Hospice at (706) 229-8786 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staffing, and coverage areas; contact Hands Of Grace Hospice at (706) 229-8786 for specifics and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hands Of Grace Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/851507?state=GA to see the latest CMS-published information.
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.