Ogeechee Area Hospice, Inc.
Statesboro, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111535)
CMS process measure: 94.25 (state average 93.95 — at state average)
Serves: 42 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (912) 764-8441 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ogeechee Area Hospice holds a 5-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 94.25 is at the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Ogeechee Area Hospice serves 42 ZIP codes from its Statesboro, GA office in Bulloch County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Ogeechee Area Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 111535, since May 18, 1994). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
Ogeechee Area Hospice, Inc. is a for-profit hospice based in Statesboro, Georgia, in Bulloch County. It has been Medicare-certified since May 18, 1994, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Ogeechee Area Hospice a 5-star overall rating. Ninety-two percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the direct experiences of family caregivers who completed the survey.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a set of recommended care processes — Ogeechee Area Hospice scored 94.25, which CMS classifies as at the state average of 93.95 for Georgia. Its care index score, as published by CMS, is 10, and CMS reports that 66.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
Ogeechee Area Hospice serves a broad area, covering 42 ZIP codes from its Statesboro office. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and may not reflect the most current reporting period. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here. This profile does not describe specific staff, facilities, or services beyond what CMS has published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Ogeechee Area Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified under CCN 111535, certified since May 18, 1994, 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 shows a 5-star rating, with 92% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 89% 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 94.25, which CMS classifies as at the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 66.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Ogeechee Area Hospice serves 42 ZIP codes from its Statesboro, GA office in Bulloch County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 42 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not determine quality on its own; CMS tracks quality separately through measures like the CAHPS survey and composite process score.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 18, 1994, over three decades ago.
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 for those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but patients can still receive treatment for other conditions; this is a personal decision to discuss with a doctor.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Ogeechee Area Hospice at (912) 764-8441 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; contact Ogeechee Area Hospice at (912) 764-8441 for details and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about CAHPS survey results, composite process scores, ZIP codes served, and how care is delivered — contact Ogeechee Area Hospice at (912) 764-8441 to ask directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ogeechee Area Hospice, Inc. (CCN 111535) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111535?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.