Hospice Of Southwest Georgia
Thomasville, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111521)
CMS process measure: 87.31 (state average 93.95 — below state average)
Serves: 36 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (229) 584-5500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of Southwest Georgia earned a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 84% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 87.31 is below the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Hospice Of Southwest Georgia serves 36 ZIP codes from its Thomasville, Georgia office in Thomas County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Hospice Of Southwest Georgia is Medicare-certified (CCN 111521, since July 10, 1989); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Southwest Georgia is a for-profit hospice based in Thomasville, Georgia, serving families in Thomas County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since July 10, 1989 (CCN 111521).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among respondents, 84% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
CMS also publishes a composite process measure score, reflecting how consistently the hospice performed a bundle of recommended care processes. For this hospice, that score is 87.31, which is below the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS's care index score is listed as 10, and 35.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent CMS data.
Hospice Of Southwest Georgia's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 36 ZIP codes.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of this listing; families should verify current figures directly on Care Compare. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for a hospice, this is often due to small patient sample sizes and does not indicate poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of Southwest Georgia has been Medicare-certified since July 10, 1989 (CCN 111521), 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 Hospice Survey, family caregivers gave this hospice a 4-star overall rating, with 84% saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% 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 measure score is 87.31, which is below the Georgia state average of 93.95, according to Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data lists this hospice as serving 36 ZIP codes from its Thomasville, Georgia location in Thomas County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 36 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of Southwest Georgia is listed as a for-profit organization in CMS records; ownership type is one factor families may consider alongside CMS quality and survey data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 10, 1989, 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 stopped seeking a cure, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward 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 CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Hospice Of Southwest Georgia at (229) 584-5500 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact Hospice Of Southwest Georgia directly at (229) 584-5500 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and how a hospice communicates with families — figures like these are available for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Southwest Georgia (CCN 111521) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111521?state=GA to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.