Pruitthealth Hospice-Swainsboro
Swainsboro, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111572)
CMS process measure: 98.41 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 86 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (478) 237-7798 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
PruittHealth Hospice-Swainsboro has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 85% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.41 is above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
PruittHealth Hospice-Swainsboro serves 86 ZIP codes from its Swainsboro, Georgia office in Emanuel County. Families in this broader area may be eligible for care from this hospice.
Yes, PruittHealth Hospice-Swainsboro is Medicare-certified (CCN 111572, since 1999). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
PruittHealth Hospice-Swainsboro is a for-profit hospice located in Swainsboro, Georgia, serving families in Emanuel County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since February 16, 1999 (CCN 111572).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 4-star rating overall. Among survey respondents, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 98.41, which is above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 79.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the data CMS has published.
This hospice reports serving 86 ZIP codes from its Swainsboro office, indicating a fairly broad service area for families in the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are included here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published by CMS. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts and does not by itself indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. PruittHealth Hospice-Swainsboro is Medicare-certified (CCN 111572) since February 16, 1999, 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 Care Compare reports a 4-star CAHPS rating for this hospice, with 85% of family caregivers 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?
This hospice's composite process score is 98.41, which is above the Georgia state average of 93.95, according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 86 ZIP codes from its office in Swainsboro, Emanuel County, Georgia.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 86 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
PruittHealth Hospice-Swainsboro is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type doesn't automatically indicate quality; it's one factor families may want to weigh alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 16, 1999.
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 is generally for patients who have a terminal diagnosis and have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness, but patients can still receive medical care for symptom management and other health needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact PruittHealth Hospice-Swainsboro at (478) 237-7798 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact the hospice directly at (478) 237-7798 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the size of the service area — all of which are covered in this listing using CMS Care Compare data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up PruittHealth Hospice-Swainsboro (CCN 111572) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111572?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.