Affinis Hospice, Llc
Albany, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111690)
CMS process measure: 97.5 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 15 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (229) 435-2109 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for Affinis Hospice. However, its quality process composite score of 97.50 is above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Affinis Hospice serves 15 ZIP codes from its office in Albany, Georgia, located in Dougherty County.
Yes, Affinis Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 111690, since 2010); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Affinis Hospice, LLC is a non-profit hospice serving families in and around Albany, Georgia, in Dougherty County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 5, 2010, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice providers for over a decade.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Affinis Hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality; it simply means CMS has not released the data.
On CMS's quality process composite measure, Affinis Hospice scored 97.50, which is above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS also reports a care index score of 6 and notes that 22.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data available.
Affinis Hospice serves a coverage area spanning 15 ZIP codes from its Albany, Georgia office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Affinis Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 111690) since March 5, 2010, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Affinis Hospice, which is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Affinis Hospice's composite process score is 97.50, above the Georgia state average of 93.95, and CMS also reports a care index score of 6 and 22.0% of patients receiving visits in their last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Affinis Hospice serves 15 ZIP codes from its office in Albany, Georgia, in Dougherty County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 15 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Affinis Hospice is organized as a non-profit; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but it can be a factor families weigh alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Affinis Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 5, 2010.
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 typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical care for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Affinis Hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (229) 435-2109 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Affinis Hospice at (229) 435-2109 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; you can review Affinis Hospice's published measures on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly at (229) 435-2109 about anything not covered there.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Affinis Hospice, LLC (CCN 111690) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111690?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.