West Georgia Hospice
Lagrange, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111516)
CMS process measure: 99.55 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 33 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (706) 845-3905 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
West Georgia Hospice has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 93% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.55 is above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
West Georgia Hospice serves 33 ZIP codes from its office in Lagrange, Georgia, in Troup County.
Yes, West Georgia Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 111516, since 1987); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
West Georgia Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Lagrange, Georgia, serving families in Troup County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since February 19, 1987, giving it a long history of participation in the Medicare hospice benefit.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave West Georgia Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Ninety-three percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 91 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family caregivers who completed the survey, as published by CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects a set of care processes CMS tracks across hospices, West Georgia Hospice scored 99.55, compared to a Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 47.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent Care Compare data available.
West Georgia Hospice's service area, as listed in CMS data, covers 33 ZIP codes from its Lagrange office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost details are available in this listing. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, West Georgia Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 111516) since February 19, 1987, 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 West Georgia Hospice a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 93% saying they would definitely recommend it and 91% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 99.55, above the Georgia state average of 93.95, meaning it scored above the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
West Georgia Hospice serves 33 ZIP codes from its Lagrange, Georgia office in Troup County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 33 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
West Georgia Hospice is a non-profit organization; ownership type can affect governance and mission but CMS quality measures are the best way to compare hospices directly.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
West Georgia Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 19, 1987.
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 and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a doctor.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information isn't included in the CMS data provided; please contact West Georgia Hospice at (706) 845-3905 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact West Georgia Hospice directly at (706) 845-3905 to learn 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 care processes compare to state averages, and service area coverage — all of which are reported for West Georgia Hospice through CMS Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify West Georgia Hospice's certification and quality data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111516?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.