Appalachian Hospice, Llc
Blairsville, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 851567)
CMS process measure: 94.09 (state average 93.95 — at state average)
Serves: 28 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (706) 781-0924 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Appalachian Hospice holds a 5-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 91% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 94.09 is at the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Appalachian Hospice serves 28 ZIP codes from its Blairsville, Georgia office in Union County.
Yes, Appalachian Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 851567, since October 28, 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Appalachian Hospice, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice provider based in Blairsville, Georgia, in Union County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 28, 2022, according to CMS Care Compare data.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Appalachian Hospice earned a 5-star rating. Among families surveyed, 91% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family caregivers of patients who received care from this hospice.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Appalachian Hospice scored 94.09, compared to a Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that 70.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on available CMS data.
Appalachian Hospice serves a broad area, covering 28 ZIP codes from its Blairsville office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are available here.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Appalachian Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 851567), certified since October 28, 2022, 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 Appalachian Hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 91% 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 CMS composite process score is 94.09, compared to a Georgia state average of 93.95, placing it at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Appalachian Hospice serves 28 ZIP codes from its Blairsville, Georgia office in Union County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 28 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type was not provided in the available data; contact the hospice at (706) 781-0924 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Appalachian Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 28, 2022.
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 and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically for a life-limiting illness.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it is a choice about the goals of care, not giving up.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; please contact Appalachian Hospice at (706) 781-0924 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm where care is provided.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Appalachian Hospice directly at (706) 781-0924 to ask about starting care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review CMS Care Compare data and ask the hospice directly at (706) 781-0924.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Appalachian Hospice's official listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/851567?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.