Heart Of Hospice Valdosta
Valdosta, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111632)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 21 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (229) 333-5005 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Heart Of Hospice Valdosta, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, its composite process score of 100.00 is above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Heart Of Hospice Valdosta serves 21 ZIP codes from its Valdosta, Georgia office in Lowndes County.
Yes, Heart Of Hospice Valdosta is Medicare-certified (CCN 111632, since 2006); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Heart Of Hospice Valdosta is a for-profit hospice serving families from its office in Valdosta, Georgia, in Lowndes County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 20, 2006, meaning it has been providing care to Medicare beneficiaries for many years.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice in the current data. This is often the result of small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS does not have enough survey responses to report these figures.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Heart Of Hospice Valdosta scored 100.00, compared with a Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that visits occurred in the last days of life for 78.8% of patients, and a care index score of 7.
Heart Of Hospice Valdosta serves 21 ZIP codes from its Valdosta office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the most current data directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Heart Of Hospice Valdosta is Medicare-certified (CCN 111632), certified since July 20, 2006, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 100.00, above the Georgia state average of 93.95, and CMS reports visits occurred in the last days of life for 78.8% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Heart Of Hospice Valdosta serves 21 ZIP codes from its office in Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 21 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 is reported by CMS but does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 20, 2006.
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?
Hospice means shifting the goal of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the illness, but it does not mean giving up care — patients continue to receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Heart Of Hospice Valdosta at (229) 333-5005 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Heart Of Hospice Valdosta at (229) 333-5005 to discuss starting care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, how visits are scheduled, staffing, and quality scores; contact Heart Of Hospice Valdosta at (229) 333-5005 for specifics and review its Care Compare page for published data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Heart Of Hospice Valdosta's official CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111632?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.