Guiding Light Hospice
Stockbridge, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 851548)
CMS process measure: 92.28 (state average 93.95 — below state average)
Serves: 124 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (470) 507-4822 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Guiding Light Hospice has a 4-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 87% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 92.28 is below the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Guiding Light Hospice serves 124 ZIP codes from its Stockbridge, Georgia office in Henry County. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Guiding Light Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 851548, certified since August 4, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Guiding Light Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Stockbridge, Georgia, serving families in Henry County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since August 4, 2021, with CCN 851548.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Guiding Light Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers core care processes, Guiding Light Hospice scored 92.28, which is below the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 68.8% of patients, according to the most recent published data.
Guiding Light Hospice reports serving 124 ZIP codes from its Stockbridge, Georgia office, indicating a broad service area within the region.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; families should check the official Care Compare website for the most current figures. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No cost or fee information is included here, and no staffing, facilities, or additional services beyond what CMS publishes are implied or described.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Guiding Light Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 851548), certified since August 4, 2021. 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's CAHPS survey gives Guiding Light Hospice a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 87% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% rating their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 92.28, which CMS reports as below the Georgia state average of 93.95.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Guiding Light Hospice serves 124 ZIP codes from its office in Stockbridge, Georgia, in Henry County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 124 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Guiding Light Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS tracks quality separately through its survey and process measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Guiding Light Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 4, 2021.
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 people who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice means shifting focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptom management and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data provided does not specify care locations for Guiding Light Hospice; please contact the hospice at (470) 507-4822 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Guiding Light Hospice directly at (470) 507-4822 to learn about starting care, and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the range of ZIP codes served; you can review these figures for Guiding Light Hospice above and confirm them on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Guiding Light Hospice's official profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/851548?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.