Pruitthealth Hospice-Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111608)
CMS process measure: 99.65 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 31 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (706) 632-0027 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pruitthealth Hospice-Blue Ridge has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 89% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.65 is above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Pruitthealth Hospice-Blue Ridge serves 31 ZIP codes from its Blue Ridge, Georgia office in Fannin County. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Pruitthealth Hospice-Blue Ridge is Medicare-certified (CCN 111608, since 2003). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Pruitthealth Hospice-Blue Ridge is a for-profit hospice located in Blue Ridge, Georgia, serving families in Fannin County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 29, 2003, meaning it has provided care under the Medicare hospice benefit for over two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider a 4-star rating. Among those surveyed, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated their overall experience of care a 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 99.65, compared to a Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 84.1% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, based on the most recently published Care Compare data.
This hospice's service area covers 31 ZIP codes from its Blue Ridge office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above are drawn directly from CMS Care Compare data as published for this hospice; where a measure is not listed, it means CMS has not published it for this provider, often due to small patient counts, not an indication of care quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Pruitthealth Hospice-Blue Ridge is Medicare-certified, with certification dating back to October 29, 2003. 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 CAHPS survey data shows a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 86% rating their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 99.65, above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 31 ZIP codes from its office in Blue Ridge, Fannin County, Georgia.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 31 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Pruitthealth Hospice-Blue Ridge is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type is one factor families may consider alongside CMS quality and survey data, but CMS data does not indicate that ownership alone determines quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 29, 2003.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for people with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Pruitthealth Hospice-Blue Ridge at (706) 632-0027 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Pruitthealth Hospice-Blue Ridge directly at (706) 632-0027 to learn about starting care, and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CMS quality scores, CAHPS survey results, service area, and what services are included; contact the hospice at (706) 632-0027 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's published data for this hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111608?state=GA.
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.