Southern Grace Hospice And Palliative Care
Mcdonough, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111750)
CMS process measure: 97.91 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 91 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (678) 432-8811 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Southern Grace Hospice And Palliative Care received a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 96% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.91 is above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Southern Grace Hospice And Palliative Care serves 91 ZIP codes from its Mcdonough, GA office in Henry County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Southern Grace Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 111750, certified since August 28, 2014. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Southern Grace Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice based in Mcdonough, Georgia, in Henry County, Medicare-certified since August 28, 2014 (CCN 111750). Families considering hospice care may find it helpful to review how this provider has performed on measures published through CMS Care Compare.
According to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 5 stars. Among caregivers surveyed, 96% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 94% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families of patients who received care from this provider, as published by CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure — which reflects how consistently the hospice delivered a set of recommended care processes — Southern Grace Hospice scored 97.91, compared to a Georgia state average of 93.95, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 63.4% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the data CMS has published.
Southern Grace Hospice reports serving 91 ZIP codes from its Mcdonough office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Southern Grace Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 111750) since August 28, 2014, 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 reports a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 96% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 94% 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 97.91, above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS also lists a care index score of 8 and notes 63.4% of patients received visits during the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Southern Grace Hospice reports serving 91 ZIP codes from its Mcdonough, Georgia office in Henry County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 91 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS publishes quality and survey data separately regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 28, 2014.
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 for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but it does not mean giving up care — patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support tailored to their needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (678) 432-8811 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice directly at (678) 432-8811 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality scores compared to the state average, service area coverage, and how care needs are met — contact the hospice at (678) 432-8811 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Southern Grace Hospice And Palliative Care (CCN 111750) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111750?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.