Pruitthealth Hospice-Athens
Watkinsville, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111650)
CMS process measure: 98.24 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 56 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (706) 552-1699 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend PruittHealth Hospice-Athens 91% of the time, and the hospice scored 98.24 on CMS's composite care process measure, above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS has not published a separate CAHPS star rating figure in this data.
PruittHealth Hospice-Athens serves 56 ZIP codes from its Watkinsville, Georgia office, located in Oconee County. Families in this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, PruittHealth Hospice-Athens is Medicare-certified, with CCN 111650, certified since 2007. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
PruittHealth Hospice-Athens is a for-profit hospice based in Watkinsville, Georgia, in Oconee County, certified by Medicare since April 4, 2007. It has served families in the area for many years under this certification.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 91% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 84% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating figure in this data set; families are encouraged to check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current star rating alongside these percentages.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, PruittHealth Hospice-Athens scored 98.24, which is above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS also reports that 71.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, one part of the broader care index information CMS publishes.
This hospice serves 56 ZIP codes from its Watkinsville, Georgia office. All figures cited here come from CMS Care Compare data; families should confirm the most recent vintage of this data directly on Care Compare. Where any measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen when patient counts are small — this does not indicate poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. No staff, facilities, or additional services are described here beyond what CMS reports.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, PruittHealth Hospice-Athens is Medicare-certified (CCN 111650) since April 4, 2007, 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?
In CMS's CAHPS survey, 91% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 84% rated their overall 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 98.24, which is above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
PruittHealth Hospice-Athens serves 56 ZIP codes from its Watkinsville, Georgia office in Oconee County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 56 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 by itself indicate quality, but CMS publishes it for transparency alongside performance data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 4, 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 is for people who have decided to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No; hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom management, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness, and patients can still receive medical attention for their symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where PruittHealth Hospice-Athens provides care; please contact the hospice at (706) 552-1699 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 PruittHealth Hospice-Athens at (706) 552-1699 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver recommendation rates, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, what areas are served, and how long a hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which are covered in this listing using CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up PruittHealth Hospice-Athens directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111650?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.