Hospice Satilla Of Mem Hosp
Waycross, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111517)
CMS process measure: 95.01 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 45 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (912) 285-2340 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Satilla Of Mem Hosp holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 97% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 95.01 is above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Hospice Satilla Of Mem Hosp serves 45 ZIP codes from its Waycross, Georgia office in Ware County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Hospice Satilla Of Mem Hosp is Medicare-certified (CCN 111517, since 1988); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Satilla Of Mem Hosp is a non-profit hospice based in Waycross, Georgia, serving families in Ware County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since February 5, 1988, meaning it has been part of the Medicare hospice program for decades.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data (CAHPS family caregiver survey), this hospice earned a 5-star caregiver rating. Among family caregivers surveyed, 97% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 92% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family caregivers of patients who received care.
On CMS's composite process measure — which looks at how consistently a hospice delivers certain recommended care processes — this hospice scored 95.01, compared to the Georgia state average of 93.95, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 53.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recently published CMS data.
This hospice reports serving 45 ZIP codes from its Waycross office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; families should verify current details directly with CMS or the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice Satilla Of Mem Hosp is Medicare-certified (CCN 111517), certified since February 5, 1988. 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, this hospice earned a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 97% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 92% 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 95.01, compared to the Georgia state average of 93.95 — above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 45 ZIP codes from its Waycross, Georgia office in Ware County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 45 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type is reported by CMS but does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 5, 1988.
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 for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions and can leave hospice at any time.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (912) 285-2340 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start care, contact the hospice directly at (912) 285-2340 and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, and service area coverage, all of which can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare, and confirmed by calling the hospice at (912) 285-2340.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify this hospice's certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111517?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.