Hearth Hospice Of Brunswick, Llc
Brunswick, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 851531)
CMS process measure: 98.52 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 50 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (912) 574-5882 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said 90% would definitely recommend Hearth Hospice Of Brunswick, and 90% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 98.52 is above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Hearth Hospice Of Brunswick serves 50 ZIP codes from its Brunswick, Georgia office in Glynn County. Contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Hearth Hospice Of Brunswick is Medicare-certified (CCN 851531), certified since June 24, 2020. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hearth Hospice Of Brunswick, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Brunswick, Georgia, serving Glynn County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice is classified under "Other" ownership and has been Medicare-certified since June 24, 2020.
Families who took part in the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 90% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 90% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS did not publish a separate overall CAHPS star rating figure in this data set, though the recommendation and rating percentages reflect family caregiver feedback collected through the survey.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects the consistency of care processes reported to CMS, this hospice scored 98.52, compared with a Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 87.7% of patients, per the published data.
Hearth Hospice Of Brunswick serves 50 ZIP codes from its Brunswick, Georgia office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as supplied and should be confirmed directly with the hospice or on Care Compare, as CMS updates figures periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Hearth Hospice Of Brunswick?
Yes. Hearth Hospice Of Brunswick is Medicare-certified (CCN 851531), certified since June 24, 2020, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 90% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 90% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 98.52, compared with a Georgia state average of 93.95, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 87.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hearth Hospice Of Brunswick serves 50 ZIP codes from its office in Brunswick, Georgia, in Glynn County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 50 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type does not directly indicate quality; the CAHPS and process measures above offer more direct insight into reported care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 24, 2020, according to 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 focused on comfort for people who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, symptom management, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Hearth Hospice Of Brunswick at (912) 574-5882 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; contact the hospice at (912) 574-5882 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measures like the composite process score, service area, and ownership — all covered above using CMS data; for anything beyond this, contact the hospice directly at (912) 574-5882.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hearth Hospice Of Brunswick using CCN 851531 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/851531?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.