Southern Comfort Hospice, Llc
Tucker, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 851532)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 32 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (470) 354-3231 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Southern Comfort Hospice, LLC, so a star rating or percentage who would recommend is not currently available. CMS does report a care index score of 8, though the composite process measure comparison to the Georgia state average of 93.95 is listed as not reported.
Southern Comfort Hospice, LLC serves 32 ZIP codes from its office in Tucker, Georgia, located in DeKalb County. Families in this service area may be eligible for care from this Medicare-certified hospice.
Yes, Southern Comfort Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN 851532, certified since July 14, 2020. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Southern Comfort Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice located in Tucker, Georgia, serving DeKalb County and surrounding areas. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 14, 2020, with CCN 851532.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are too small to report reliably. This should not be interpreted as a sign of low quality — it simply means CMS has not yet released this data for Southern Comfort Hospice, LLC.
CMS reports a care index score of 8 for this hospice, and notes that 51.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life. The composite process measure comparison to the Georgia state average (93.95) is listed as 'not reported' by CMS at this time.
Southern Comfort Hospice, LLC serves 32 ZIP codes from its Tucker, Georgia office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to visit Care Compare directly and to contact the hospice for further details on services and current data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Southern Comfort Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 851532), certified since July 14, 2020. 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 for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are too small to report — this is not an indication of poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists the composite process measure comparison to the Georgia state average (93.95) as 'not reported' for this hospice. CMS does report a care index score of 8 and notes that 51.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Southern Comfort Hospice, LLC serves 32 ZIP codes from its office in Tucker, Georgia, in DeKalb County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 32 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Southern Comfort Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice according to CMS records. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and surveys are better indicators when available.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Southern Comfort Hospice, LLC has been Medicare-certified since July 14, 2020, according to CMS records.
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 shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Southern Comfort Hospice, LLC at (470) 354-3231 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the intake process; please contact Southern Comfort Hospice, LLC at (470) 354-3231 for details on how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about services offered, how care needs are met, staffing, and how the hospice supports caregivers — contact Southern Comfort Hospice, LLC at (470) 354-3231 to discuss these questions directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Southern Comfort Hospice, LLC's certification and available quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/851532?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.