Spanish Oaks Hospice, Inc
Savannah, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111601)
CMS process measure: 96.1 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (912) 508-0911 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Spanish Oaks Hospice, Inc, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, on CMS's composite process measure, it scored 96.10, above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Spanish Oaks Hospice, Inc serves 34 ZIP codes from its Savannah, Georgia office in Chatham County. Families should confirm their specific ZIP code is covered by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Spanish Oaks Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 111601, certified since 2002. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Spanish Oaks Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Savannah, Georgia, serving families in Chatham County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 14, 2002.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Spanish Oaks Hospice, Inc. This is often the result of a small number of surveyed patients and does not indicate poor quality of care.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Spanish Oaks Hospice, Inc scored 96.10, compared with the Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 86.5% of patients received visits during the last days of life, per Care Compare data.
Spanish Oaks Hospice, Inc reports serving 34 ZIP codes from its Savannah, Georgia office.
Hospice care for eligible Medicare beneficiaries is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to review the source directly and confirm current details with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Spanish Oaks Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 111601), certified since 11/14/2002, 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 for this hospice, which is often due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than a sign of poor care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Spanish Oaks Hospice, Inc scored 96.10 on CMS's composite process measure, compared with Georgia's state average of 93.95 — above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 86.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The hospice serves 34 ZIP codes from its Savannah, Georgia office in Chatham County, per CMS Care Compare data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 34 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Spanish Oaks Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, and CMS quality measures should be reviewed alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 14, 2002, 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 is focused on comfort for people who have stopped pursuing 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 the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact Spanish Oaks Hospice, Inc at (912) 508-0911 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Spanish Oaks Hospice, Inc at (912) 508-0911 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Spanish Oaks Hospice, Inc at (912) 508-0911 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Spanish Oaks Hospice, Inc (CCN 111601) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111601?state=GA to review the latest 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.