Island Hospice, Inc
Savannah, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111663)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 8 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (888) 842-4663 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS survey results or a composite process measure for Island Hospice, Inc, often because of a small number of surveyed patients. You can check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current figures on this hospice.
Island Hospice, Inc serves 8 ZIP codes from its Savannah, Georgia office in Chatham County.
Yes, Island Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 111663, certified since 2007; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Island Hospice, Inc is a non-profit hospice located in Savannah, Georgia, serving families in Chatham County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 24, 2007.
CMS Care Compare data does not currently show published results for the CAHPS Hospice family caregiver survey for this provider, including the star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percentage giving a top rating of 9 or 10. CMS notes that this can happen when a hospice has too few surveyed patients to report results reliably; it does not indicate poor quality of care.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Island Hospice, Inc, so no comparison to the Georgia state average of 93.95 is available at this time. Care Compare also does not show a published care index score or visits-in-the-last-days-of-life percentage for this hospice in the current data set.
Island Hospice, Inc reports serving 8 ZIP codes from its Savannah office. Families interested in coverage should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above reflect the most recent CMS Care Compare data made available for this listing; families are encouraged to check Care Compare directly for the latest updates.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Island Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 111663), certified since October 24, 2007. 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens when there are too few surveyed patients to report reliably; this does not mean the care is rated poorly.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Island Hospice, Inc, so no comparison to the Georgia state average of 93.95 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Island Hospice, Inc serves 8 ZIP codes from its Savannah, Georgia location in Chatham County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 8 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Island Hospice, Inc is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can be part of understanding a provider, but CMS quality data should be reviewed separately for care quality.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Island Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since October 24, 2007.
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 and quality of life when a person is no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it is not about giving up but about receiving a different kind of support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Island Hospice, Inc at (888) 842-4663 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Island Hospice, Inc at (888) 842-4663 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Island Hospice, Inc at (888) 842-4663 for specifics not shown in this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Island Hospice, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111663?state=GA to confirm current certification and any published quality 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.