Phoebe Hospice
Albany, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111527)
CMS process measure: 82.02 (state average 93.95 — below state average)
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (229) 312-7050 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Phoebe Hospice received 4 out of 5 stars from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 82.02, which is below the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Phoebe Hospice serves 39 ZIP codes from its office in Albany, Georgia, located in Dougherty County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Phoebe Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 111527, certified since 1991. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
Phoebe Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Albany, Georgia and the surrounding Dougherty County area. It has been Medicare-certified since May 2, 1991, and is listed under an ownership type of "Other" in CMS Care Compare data.
According to CMS's CAHPS family caregiver survey, Phoebe Hospice received an overall rating of 4 stars. Among family caregivers surveyed, 90% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89% rated their experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes — Phoebe Hospice scored 82.02, which falls below the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 42.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
Phoebe Hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 39 ZIP codes, indicating a relatively broad reach from its Albany office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a specific measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient sample sizes rather than any indication of care quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond this are available in this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Phoebe Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 111527) since May 2, 1991. 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?
Family caregivers gave Phoebe Hospice 4 out of 5 stars overall in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 89% rating their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Phoebe Hospice's composite process score is 82.02, which is below the Georgia state average of 93.95, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Phoebe Hospice serves 39 ZIP codes from its Albany, Georgia office in Dougherty County, based on CMS-reported service area data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 39 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Phoebe Hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but CMS's published quality measures are the most direct way to evaluate care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Phoebe Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 2, 1991.
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 and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically for those with 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, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Phoebe Hospice provides care; contact the hospice at (229) 312-7050 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care, contact Phoebe Hospice directly at (229) 312-7050 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 survey results, quality measure scores compared to state averages, and the hospice's service area — all of which are reported for Phoebe Hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Phoebe Hospice's certification and quality data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111527?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.