Georgia Hospice Care
Brunswick, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 851503)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 43 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (912) 574-7833 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Georgia Hospice Care holds a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 92% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Georgia Hospice Care serves 43 ZIP codes from its Brunswick, Georgia office in Glynn County. Families outside this list should contact the hospice directly to confirm coverage of their specific address.
Yes, Georgia Hospice Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 851503, certified since October 2, 2018. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
Georgia Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice based in Brunswick, Georgia, serving families in Glynn County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 2, 2018.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Georgia Hospice Care received a 4-star rating. Among caregivers surveyed, 92% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 88% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family members of patients who received care.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Georgia Hospice Care scored 100.00, which is above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS data also shows that visits occurred in the last days of life for 73.1% of patients, based on the reporting period covered in this data.
Georgia Hospice Care's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 43 ZIP codes radiating from its Brunswick office, indicating a fairly broad coverage area for a single-location hospice.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen simply due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Georgia Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 851503) since October 2, 2018, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Georgia Hospice Care earned a 4-star rating, with 92% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 88% rating their experience 9-10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, which is above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows Georgia Hospice Care serves 43 ZIP codes from its Brunswick, Georgia office in Glynn County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 43 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Georgia Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but it's a factor some families like to know when comparing options.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 2, 2018, according to CMS records.
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 for people generally expected to have six months or less to live if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus to comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness, but patients can still receive medical care for pain and symptom relief.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This isn't specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Georgia Hospice Care at (912) 574-7833 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data doesn't cover enrollment steps; please contact Georgia Hospice Care at (912) 574-7833 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area coverage, and how the hospice supports families day to day; contacting Georgia Hospice Care directly at (912) 574-7833 can help answer specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Georgia Hospice Care (CCN 851503) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/851503?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.