Hospice Services Of Ga Llc
Augusta, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 851506)
CMS process measure: 70.31 (state average 93.95 — below state average)
Serves: 27 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (706) 364-1933 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 83% would definitely recommend Hospice Services Of Ga Llc, and 80% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 70.31 compared with a Georgia state average of 93.95, placing it below the state average.
Hospice Services Of Ga Llc serves 27 ZIP codes from its Augusta, Georgia office in Richmond County. Families in the surrounding area may confirm whether their specific ZIP code is covered by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Hospice Services Of Ga Llc is Medicare-certified (CCN 851506), certified since February 21, 2019. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Services Of Ga Llc is a for-profit hospice based in Augusta, Georgia, serving families in Richmond County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since February 21, 2019 (CCN 851506).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 83% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 80% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can happen when survey response counts are small; this is not an indication of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Hospice Services Of Ga Llc scored 70.31, compared with a Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that visits occurred in the final days of life for 72.9% of patients, based on the data supplied.
The hospice serves 27 ZIP codes from its Augusta, Georgia office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to review the current Care Compare listing directly and to contact the hospice for any details not covered here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Services Of Ga Llc has been Medicare-certified since February 21, 2019 (CCN 851506), 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 83% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 80% rated it 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 70.31, compared with a Georgia state average of 93.95, which CMS categorizes as below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 27 ZIP codes from its Augusta, Georgia office in Richmond County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 27 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Services Of Ga Llc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type doesn't directly determine quality, but families may want to review CMS quality measures alongside this fact.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 21, 2019.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can begin at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically for a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care, symptom management, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Hospice Services Of Ga Llc at (706) 364-1933 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Hospice Services Of Ga Llc directly at (706) 364-1933 to ask about starting care, and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice performs on CMS quality measures, what areas are served, and how to begin care; contacting the hospice at (706) 364-1933 can help answer specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Services Of Ga Llc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/851506?state=GA to review its current CMS-published 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.