Heart Of Georgia Hospice, Inc
Warner Robins, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111511)
CMS process measure: 92.13 (state average 93.95 — below state average)
Serves: 26 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (478) 953-5161 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Heart Of Georgia Hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 96% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 92.13 is below the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Heart Of Georgia Hospice serves 26 ZIP codes from its Warner Robins, GA office in Houston County.
Yes, Heart Of Georgia Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 111511, since 1986); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Heart Of Georgia Hospice, Inc is a non-profit hospice based in Warner Robins, Georgia, serving Houston County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since July 24, 1986 (CCN 111511), meaning the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 5-star overall rating. 96% of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 90% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of families who completed the CAHPS survey and are published by CMS.
CMS also reports a composite process measure score of 92.13 for this hospice, which is below the Georgia state average of 93.95. This composite reflects how consistently the hospice performed a bundle of recommended care processes, according to CMS data. A separate care index figure of 10 and a measure showing 64.2% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life are also part of the CMS dataset, though CMS's exact definitions for how these apply here should be confirmed on Care Compare.
Heart Of Georgia Hospice reports serving 26 ZIP codes from its Warner Robins office. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and may not reflect the most recent updates; families should check Care Compare directly for the latest published figures. No cost information is included here beyond noting that Medicare covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Heart Of Georgia Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 24, 1986 (CCN 111511), 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 Care Compare reports a 5-star CAHPS rating for this hospice, with 96% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 90% rating their 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 92.13, which is below the Georgia state average of 93.95.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to the data provided, it serves 26 ZIP codes from its Warner Robins, GA location in Houston County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 26 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Heart Of Georgia Hospice is a non-profit organization; ownership type can inform how a hospice is structured, but CMS quality measures and CAHPS results are the more direct indicators of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 24, 1986, according to CMS records.
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 patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy; both aim to relieve symptoms and support quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up on care, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptom management and 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 Heart Of Georgia Hospice at (478) 953-5161 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Heart Of Georgia Hospice directly at (478) 953-5161 to learn how to begin care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Heart Of Georgia Hospice at (478) 953-5161 for specifics not covered by CMS data, and review the listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Heart Of Georgia Hospice, Inc directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111511?state=GA using CCN 111511.
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.