Hospice Of Tift Area
Tifton, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111520)
CMS process measure: 98.14 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (229) 353-6330 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of Tift Area received a 5-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 90% of surveyed families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.14 is above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Hospice Of Tift Area serves 39 ZIP codes from its Tifton, GA office in Tift County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within this service area.
Yes, Hospice Of Tift Area is Medicare-certified, with CCN 111520, certified since 1989. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Tift Area is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Tifton, Georgia, serving families in Tift County and the surrounding area. The hospice has an ownership type listed by CMS as "Other" and has been Medicare-certified since June 1, 1989.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice a 5-star rating. Ninety percent of surveyed families said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes — Hospice Of Tift Area scored 98.14, which is above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 for this hospice, and notes that 77.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
Hospice Of Tift Area's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 39 ZIP codes from its Tifton office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of Tift Area is Medicare-certified (CCN 111520), certified since June 1, 1989, 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's CAHPS survey gave this hospice a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 90% of families saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 98.14, above the Georgia state average of 93.95, meaning it is above the state average on this CMS measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows this hospice serves 39 ZIP codes from its Tifton, Georgia office in Tift County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 39 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 can reflect organizational structure, but CMS quality measures like CAHPS scores are a more direct way to compare care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Hospice Of Tift Area has been Medicare-certified since June 1, 1989.
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 rather than cure for patients who typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice care shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness, but it still provides active medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information isn't included in the CMS data provided; please contact Hospice Of Tift Area at (229) 353-6330 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover enrollment steps; please contact Hospice Of Tift Area at (229) 353-6330 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review this hospice's published figures on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly at (229) 353-6330 for anything not covered there.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Tift Area (CCN 111520) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111520?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.