Hospice Of South Georgia
Valdosta, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111531)
CMS process measure: 97.99 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 25 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (229) 433-7000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of South Georgia has a 5-star CMS CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 90% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 97.99 is above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Hospice Of South Georgia serves 25 ZIP codes from its Valdosta, Georgia office in Brooks County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Hospice Of South Georgia is Medicare-certified (CCN 111531, certified since 07/09/1993); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of South Georgia is a non-profit hospice based in Valdosta, Georgia, serving families in Brooks County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since July 9, 1993.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 5 stars. Ninety percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 88% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care practices, Hospice Of South Georgia scored 97.99, compared to 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 60.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recently published CMS data.
Hospice Of South Georgia's service area, per CMS data, spans 25 ZIP codes from its Valdosta office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. No cost information beyond that is provided here.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of South Georgia is Medicare-certified (CCN 111531) since 07/09/1993, 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?
CMS CAHPS survey data shows a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 88% rating their overall 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-of-care score is 97.99, compared to a Georgia state average of 93.95, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 25 ZIP codes from its Valdosta, Georgia office in Brooks County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 25 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of South Georgia is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, alongside caregiver survey results and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 9, 1993.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean abandoning care, but rather receiving a different type of support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Hospice Of South Georgia at (229) 433-7000 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact Hospice Of South Georgia directly at (229) 433-7000 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, its service area, and how long it has been certified — all of which are available for this hospice through CMS Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of South Georgia directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111531?state=GA to confirm current CMS 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.