Suncare Hospice, Llc
Rincon, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 851527)
CMS process measure: 98.13 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (912) 800-9288 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS survey data shows 95% of family caregivers would definitely recommend Suncare Hospice, and its composite process score of 98.13 is above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS has not published a specific star rating for this hospice.
Suncare Hospice serves 34 ZIP codes from its Rincon, Georgia office in Effingham County.
Yes, Suncare Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 851527, since May 4, 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Suncare Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Rincon, Georgia, serving families in Effingham County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since May 4, 2020, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 851527.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 95% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 86% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice, which can happen when patient counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality, only that the figure has not been released.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Suncare Hospice scored 98.13, above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 for this hospice, and notes that 40.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Suncare Hospice's service area currently includes 34 ZIP codes, reflecting a fairly broad reach from its Rincon office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on that site for the most current vintage.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Suncare Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 851527) since May 4, 2020, 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 CMS survey data, 95% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Suncare Hospice, and 86% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Suncare Hospice's composite process score is 98.13, above the Georgia state average of 93.95, according to CMS Care Compare data. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and that 40.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Suncare Hospice serves 34 ZIP codes from its Rincon, Georgia office in Effingham County.
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?
Suncare Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not directly indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures are a more direct way to compare hospices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Suncare Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 4, 2020.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to manage symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients with a terminal diagnosis, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy 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 care or support, which continues through symptom management and family support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact Suncare Hospice at (912) 800-9288 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 Suncare Hospice at (912) 800-9288 to ask about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, service area, and how care needs are met; contacting Suncare Hospice directly at (912) 800-9288 can help answer specific questions.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Suncare Hospice, LLC (CCN 851527) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/851527?state=GA to review its current CMS-reported 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.