Pathlight Hospice
Fayetteville, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 851573)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 17 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (678) 545-4399 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS caregiver star rating or a composite process score for Pathlight Hospice in the data available, so we can't yet compare it to the Georgia state average of 93.95. This often happens with smaller hospices and doesn't imply poor quality — families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for updates.
Pathlight Hospice serves 17 ZIP codes from its Fayetteville, Georgia office in Fayette County.
Yes, Pathlight Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 851573, since June 28, 2023); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Pathlight Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Fayetteville, Fayette County, Georgia. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 28, 2023, under CCN 851573. The listing data provided does not include the ownership type (for-profit, non-profit, or government) for this hospice, so families should confirm this detail directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
CMS collects feedback from family caregivers through the CAHPS Hospice Survey, and it also publishes a composite process measure that reflects how consistently a hospice performs certain care processes. For Pathlight Hospice, CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating, a percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, a percentage rating the hospice 9-10, or a composite process score in the data available here. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality — it simply means CMS has not published enough data to report these figures. For reference, the Georgia state average composite process score is 93.95, but no comparison figure ('vs_state') is currently reported for this hospice.
Pathlight Hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 17 ZIP codes from its Fayetteville, Georgia office. As a Medicare-certified hospice, Pathlight Hospice care is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients. All figures in this profile are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Pathlight Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 851573) as of June 28, 2023, 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 has not published CAHPS survey results (star rating, percent who would recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for Pathlight Hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts rather than indicating quality concerns.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for Pathlight Hospice, so no comparison to the Georgia state average of 93.95 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Pathlight Hospice serves 17 ZIP codes from its office in Fayetteville, Fayette County, Georgia.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 17 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type for Pathlight Hospice is not included in the data provided; please contact the hospice at (678) 545-4399 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Pathlight Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 28, 2023.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for people who are generally expected to have six months or less to live if the illness runs its natural course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care from curing the illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Pathlight Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (678) 545-4399 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Pathlight Hospice directly at (678) 545-4399 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how the hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, the range of ZIP codes served, and how care is coordinated — you can also review this information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Pathlight Hospice (CCN 851573) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/851573?state=GA to confirm current ratings and details.
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.