Bristol Hospice- East Georgia
Watkinsville, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111782)
CMS process measure: 99.77 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 95 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (706) 850-9300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bristol Hospice- East Georgia has a 5-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 93% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.77 is above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Bristol Hospice- East Georgia serves 95 ZIP codes from its Watkinsville, GA office in Oconee County.
Yes, Bristol Hospice- East Georgia is Medicare-certified, with CCN 111782, certified since September 13, 2016. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Bristol Hospice- East Georgia is a for-profit hospice based in Watkinsville, Georgia, in Oconee County. It has been Medicare-certified since September 13, 2016 (CCN 111782).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider a 5-star overall rating. Ninety-three percent of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 90 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 99.77, compared with the Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 78.4 percent of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Bristol Hospice- East Georgia's service area covers 95 ZIP codes from its Watkinsville office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here beyond that.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that generally reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of quality, and should not be interpreted as a poor result.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Bristol Hospice- East Georgia is Medicare-certified (CCN 111782) since September 13, 2016, 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 this hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 93% saying they would definitely recommend it and 90% rating their overall 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 99.77, compared with the Georgia state average of 93.95, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 78.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 95 ZIP codes from its Watkinsville, GA office in Oconee County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 95 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is for-profit. Ownership type doesn't directly determine quality, but families may want to weigh it alongside CMS survey and quality measure results.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 13, 2016.
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 is for patients who have decided to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 curative treatment; patients can still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Bristol Hospice- East Georgia at (706) 850-9300 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Bristol Hospice- East Georgia directly at (706) 850-9300 to discuss how to begin care, and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area, and how the hospice coordinates care — Bristol Hospice- East Georgia can be reached at (706) 850-9300 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bristol Hospice- East Georgia (CCN 111782) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111782?state=GA to confirm current ratings and details.
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.