Prohealth Hospice-Georgia, Llc
Columbus, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 851513)
CMS process measure: 81.82 (state average 93.95 — below state average)
Serves: 12 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (706) 324-7763 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating or percent-recommend figure for ProHealth Hospice-Georgia. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 81.82 versus the Georgia state average of 93.95, which is below the state average.
ProHealth Hospice-Georgia serves 12 ZIP codes from its Columbus, Georgia office in Muscogee County.
Yes, ProHealth Hospice-Georgia is Medicare-certified (CCN 851513, since 2019); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
ProHealth Hospice-Georgia, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Columbus, Georgia, serving Muscogee County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since August 8, 2019 (CCN 851513).
CMS Care Compare does not show a published CAHPS family-caregiver survey star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not by itself indicate poor quality; families are encouraged to check Care Compare directly for the latest posted figures.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes — ProHealth Hospice-Georgia scored 81.82, 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 8 and that 45.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent Care Compare data vintage available.
According to CMS data, ProHealth Hospice-Georgia serves 12 ZIP codes from its Columbus, Georgia office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. Families should confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. ProHealth Hospice-Georgia is Medicare-certified under CCN 851513, effective August 8, 2019, 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 has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts rather than indicating quality concerns.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 81.82, compared with a Georgia state average of 93.95, placing it below the state average; CMS also lists a care index score of 8 and 45.9% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 12 ZIP codes from its office in Columbus, Georgia, in Muscogee County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 12 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
ProHealth Hospice-Georgia is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but it can be a factor families weigh alongside CMS quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 8, 2019.
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 when a patient has a life-limiting illness and typically a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No; hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact ProHealth Hospice-Georgia at (706) 324-7763 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This information isn't included in the CMS data provided; contact ProHealth Hospice-Georgia at (706) 324-7763 to ask about the enrollment process.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, services offered, and the areas served — contact ProHealth Hospice-Georgia at (706) 324-7763 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up ProHealth Hospice-Georgia (CCN 851513) at medicare.gov/care-compare using its Care Compare listing to review current CMS-reported 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.