St. Mary'S Hospice Services
Watkinsville, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111525)
CMS process measure: 96.27 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 53 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (706) 389-2273 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St. Mary's Hospice Services holds a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 89% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.27 is above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
St. Mary's Hospice Services serves 53 ZIP codes from its Watkinsville, GA office in Oconee County. Families should confirm their specific ZIP code by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, St. Mary's Hospice Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 111525), certified since 1991. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St. Mary's Hospice Services is a non-profit hospice located in Watkinsville, Georgia, serving Oconee County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since January 17, 1991, meaning it has provided hospice care under Medicare oversight for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who completed the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave St. Mary's Hospice Services an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, St. Mary's Hospice Services scored 96.27, which is above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS also reports that visits occurred in the last days of life for 64.7% of patients where applicable.
St. Mary's Hospice Services serves 53 ZIP codes from its Watkinsville office. This is a fairly broad service area, though families should confirm that their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often occurs due to small patient counts and does not indicate lower quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, St. Mary's Hospice Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 111525) since January 17, 1991, 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?
Family caregivers gave St. Mary's Hospice Services a 4-star rating on the CAHPS survey, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% rating their 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 96.27, which is above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
St. Mary's Hospice Services serves 53 ZIP codes from its Watkinsville office in Oconee County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 53 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
St. Mary's Hospice Services is a non-profit organization; ownership type can relate to program funding and priorities, but CMS quality data should be reviewed for a full picture.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 17, 1991, over 30 years.
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.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No, choosing hospice means shifting the focus to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it is a personal choice about the type of care received, not giving up.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify care locations; contact St. Mary's Hospice Services at (706) 389-2273 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact St. Mary's Hospice Services at (706) 389-2273 to learn about starting care and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, and the ZIP codes served — all of which are available for this hospice through CMS Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review St. Mary's Hospice Services directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111525?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.