Hospice Savannah
Savannah, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111504)
CMS process measure: 98.27 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (912) 355-2289 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Savannah has a 4-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 89% saying they'd definitely recommend it. Its composite process quality score of 98.27 is above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Hospice Savannah serves 34 ZIP codes from its Savannah, GA office in Chatham County.
Yes, Hospice Savannah is Medicare-certified (CCN 111504, since 1984); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Savannah, located in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, has been Medicare-certified since January 24, 1984, and is classified by CMS as an "Other" ownership type (not strictly for-profit or government-run). This long history means the hospice has served the Savannah community for four decades under Medicare's hospice benefit.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave Hospice Savannah an overall rating of 4 stars. Among surveyed families, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the direct experiences of family caregivers as reported to CMS.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Hospice Savannah scored 98.27, compared to the Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 56.8% of patients, per the most recent published data.
Hospice Savannah's service area, as listed with CMS, spans 34 ZIP codes surrounding its Savannah office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published, and families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice Savannah is Medicare-certified under CCN 111504, certified since January 24, 1984. 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 CAHPS survey data shows a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend Hospice Savannah and 85% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Hospice Savannah's composite process score is 98.27, compared to the Georgia state average of 93.95, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hospice Savannah serves 34 ZIP codes from its office in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 34 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Hospice Savannah's ownership type as "Other," meaning it is not classified as strictly for-profit or government-run; ownership type can be a factor families consider but does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Hospice Savannah has been Medicare-certified since January 24, 1984.
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 is for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are typically expected to have six months or less to live if the illness runs its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice does not mean giving up care — it means shifting the focus to comfort, symptom management, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; contact Hospice Savannah at (912) 355-2289 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact Hospice Savannah at (912) 355-2289 and verify information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver experiences, quality scores, and service area coverage — contact Hospice Savannah at (912) 355-2289 for specifics not covered by published CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Hospice Savannah's current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111504?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.