St Joseph Hospice, Llc
Augusta, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111722)
CMS process measure: 88.89 (state average 93.95 — below state average)
Serves: 17 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (706) 922-7480 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for St Joseph Hospice, LLC, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 88.89, below the Georgia state average of 93.95.
St Joseph Hospice, LLC serves 17 ZIP codes from its Augusta, GA office in Richmond County.
Yes, St Joseph Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 111722, since 2012); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St Joseph Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Augusta, Georgia, serving families in Richmond County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 4, 2012, meaning it has been available to eligible Medicare beneficiaries in the region for over a decade.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens when patient survey counts are too small to report — this should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, a score reflecting how consistently the hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, St Joseph Hospice, LLC scored 88.89, compared to a Georgia state average of 93.95, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS Care Compare data also shows a care index score of 9 and that 61.7% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on the most recent published data vintage.
St Joseph Hospice, LLC reports serving 17 ZIP codes from its Augusta office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with specific questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, St Joseph Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 111722) since June 4, 2012. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
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 survey counts are too small to report; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, St Joseph Hospice, LLC scored 88.89, compared to a Georgia state average of 93.95, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
St Joseph Hospice, LLC reports serving 17 ZIP codes from its Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 17 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
St Joseph Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate the quality of care; CMS quality measures and surveys are better indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 4, 2012, based on CMS Care Compare 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 patients with a terminal prognosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
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 or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where St Joseph Hospice, LLC provides care; please contact the hospice at (706) 922-7480 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact St Joseph Hospice, LLC directly at (706) 922-7480 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how the hospice supports patients and families; contact St Joseph Hospice, LLC at (706) 922-7480 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up St Joseph Hospice, LLC directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111722?state=GA to confirm the figures discussed here.
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.