Comfort Care Hospice
Baxley, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111720)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 14 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (912) 367-4146 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Comfort Care Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figures are available. However, its CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Comfort Care Hospice serves 14 ZIP codes from its Baxley, Georgia office in Appling County.
Yes, Comfort Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 111720, since 2012); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Comfort Care Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Baxley, Georgia, serving families in Appling County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 27, 2012.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (such as star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Comfort Care Hospice. This is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality; it simply means CMS does not have enough survey responses to report.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Comfort Care Hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it above the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports that 17.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
Comfort Care Hospice reports serving 14 ZIP codes from its Baxley, Georgia office. Families interested in coverage should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Comfort Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 111720), certified since February 27, 2012, 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 Comfort Care Hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, compared to the Georgia state average of 93.95, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 17.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Comfort Care Hospice reports serving 14 ZIP codes from its office in Baxley, Georgia, in Appling County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 14 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Comfort Care Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, which is reflected in CMS's quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Comfort Care Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 27, 2012.
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 for people who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a prognosis of six months or less, per Medicare guidelines.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Comfort Care Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (912) 367-4146 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; please contact Comfort Care Hospice at (912) 367-4146 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Comfort Care Hospice at (912) 367-4146 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Comfort Care Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111720?state=GA to confirm 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.