Georgia Hospice Care
Savannah, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 851525)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 33 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (912) 355-0000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 80% would definitely recommend Georgia Hospice Care, and its composite process-of-care score of 100.00 is above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice.
Georgia Hospice Care serves 33 ZIP codes from its Savannah, GA office in Chatham County.
Yes, Georgia Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 851525, since 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Georgia Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice serving Savannah, Georgia and surrounding communities in Chatham County. It has been Medicare-certified since May 4, 2020 (CCN 851525).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 80% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 74% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data available here.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were completed, Georgia Hospice Care scored 100.00, compared with a Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 58.7% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the timing-of-visits measure. Where any measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen simply because of small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Georgia Hospice Care's service area, as listed in CMS data, spans 33 ZIP codes from its Savannah office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically; families should verify current details directly with the hospice or on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Georgia Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 851525) since May 4, 2020, 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 CMS's CAHPS Hospice Survey, 80% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Georgia Hospice Care, and 74% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process-of-care score is 100.00, 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 notes 58.7% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Georgia Hospice Care serves 33 ZIP codes from its base in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 33 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Georgia Hospice Care is organized as a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality and survey data offer a more direct picture.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 4, 2020.
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 seeking a cure and typically have 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, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions.
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) 355-0000 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm where care is delivered.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here doesn't cover intake steps; contact Georgia Hospice Care directly at (912) 355-0000 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, how care processes compare to the state average, service area, and how to reach the hospice team — Georgia Hospice Care can be reached at (912) 355-0000 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Georgia Hospice Care (CCN 851525) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/851525?state=GA to review its current CMS-reported 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.