Pruitthealth Hospice-Calhoun
Calhoun, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111548)
CMS process measure: 99.59 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 52 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (706) 602-9546 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pruitthealth Hospice-Calhoun has a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 87% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.59 is above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Pruitthealth Hospice-Calhoun serves 52 ZIP codes from its Calhoun, Georgia office in Gordon County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Pruitthealth Hospice-Calhoun is Medicare-certified (CCN 111548), certified since January 5, 1996. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Pruitthealth Hospice-Calhoun is a for-profit hospice based in Calhoun, Georgia, serving Gordon County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since January 5, 1996 (CCN 111548). According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice serves 52 ZIP codes from its Calhoun office.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Pruitthealth Hospice-Calhoun received an overall rating of 5 stars. Among surveyed family caregivers, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 92% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the reported experiences of families who used this hospice, as collected by CMS.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performed a bundle of recommended care processes, Pruitthealth Hospice-Calhoun scored 99.59, which is above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 78.6% of patients had visits in the last days of life, per the published data.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost figures are provided here beyond that fact. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; where a measure is not listed above, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than an indicator of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Pruitthealth Hospice-Calhoun is Medicare-certified (CCN 111548) since January 5, 1996, 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 the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice earned a 5-star rating, with 87% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 92% rating 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 99.59, above the Georgia state average of 93.95, and CMS lists a care index score of 9 with 78.6% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Pruitthealth Hospice-Calhoun serves 52 ZIP codes from its Calhoun, Georgia office in Gordon County, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 52 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 is one factor among several, and CMS quality and survey data can help families evaluate care regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 5, 1996.
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, usually when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, since patients still receive medical attention aimed at managing symptoms and supporting them and their families.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Pruitthealth Hospice-Calhoun at (706) 602-9546 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-Calhoun directly at (706) 602-9546 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, and how care is delivered; contact Pruitthealth Hospice-Calhoun at (706) 602-9546 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Pruitthealth Hospice-Calhoun (CCN 111548) on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111548?state=GA to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.