Thomaston Hospice, Inc
Thomaston, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111596)
CMS process measure: 71.26 (state average 93.95 — below state average)
Serves: 25 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (706) 647-2273 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS gave Thomaston Hospice strong marks: 95% said they would definitely recommend it, and 89% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 71.26, which is below the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Thomaston Hospice, Inc serves 25 ZIP codes from its office in Thomaston, Georgia, located in Upson County.
Yes, Thomaston Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 111596), certified since November 9, 2001, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Thomaston Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Thomaston, Georgia, serving families in Upson County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since November 9, 2001, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 111596.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 95% of family caregivers who responded said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can occur when patient counts are small.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Thomaston Hospice scored 71.26, compared with a Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 55.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the published data vintage.
Thomaston Hospice reports serving 25 ZIP codes from its Thomaston, GA office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied and should be verified directly on Care Compare for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Thomaston Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 111596) since November 9, 2001, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 95% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Thomaston Hospice, and 89% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Thomaston Hospice's composite process score is 71.26, compared to Georgia's state average of 93.95 — below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Thomaston Hospice reports serving 25 ZIP codes from its Thomaston, Georgia office in Upson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 25 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Thomaston Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; CMS quality and survey measures are a more direct indicator.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 9, 2001.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients typically expected to have six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Thomaston Hospice at (706) 647-2273 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Thomaston Hospice directly at (706) 647-2273 to discuss how to begin care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, what areas are served, and how care needs would be met; contact Thomaston Hospice at (706) 647-2273 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Thomaston Hospice, Inc (CCN 111596) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111596?state=GA to review its current 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.