Hearth Hospice of Brunswick, LLC
90% would definitely recommend
78/ 100
Not rated
Hospice of the Golden Isles
Hospice · 1692 Glynco Parkway, Brunswick, GA 31525
Family caregiver survey rating
86/ 100
Excellent
At a glance
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 03/26/1984 · CCN 111505
- Rank in Brunswick
- #1 of 5 hospices
- Rank in Georgia
- #7 of 192 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 71 patients
- County
- Glynn
- Service area
- 32 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 3 of 3 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 98.4% | 94% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 67.3% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 10 | 8.8 | 8.8 | Better |
The composite process measure covers 7 care processes at admission. The Hospice Care Index runs 0–10.
What families say (CAHPS Hospice survey)
Survey results: better than the national average on 7 of 7 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 91% | 82% | 82% | Better |
| Always provided timely help | 88% | 78% | 78% | Better |
| Always treated patient with respect | 95% | 91% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 95% | 90% | 91% | Better |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 86% | 78% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 93% | 83% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 96% | 85% | 85% | Better |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 6 of 10 reported measures, worse on 2.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0.8% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 45.6% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 10.3% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 27.9% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 5.9% | — | 8.5% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 1.5% | — | 2.1% | About the same |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $9,980 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 14.5 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 12.2% | — | 9.6% | Better |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 96.3% | — | 89.3% | Better |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Who this hospice cares for
Patient diagnoses
Cancer29%
Dementia19%
Stroke11%
Heart/circulatory disease15%
Respiratory disease10%
Other conditions19%
Where care is provided
Private home54%
Assisted living8%
Nursing facility21%
Inpatient hospice unit3%
Other14%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (32)
30041, 30260, 30458, 30523, 31201, 31221, 31304, 31305, 31319, 31323, 31331, 31503, 31520, 31521, 31522, 31523, 31525, 31527, 31537, 31543, 31548, 31553, 31557, 31558, 31561, 31562, 31564, 31565, 31566, 31568, 31569, 31602
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92% would definitely recommend
74/ 100
Coastal Hospice of Georgia
83% would definitely recommend
55/ 100
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Gentiva
84% would definitely recommend
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hospice of the Golden Isles Medicare-certified?
Yes. Hospice of the Golden Isles (CMS Certification Number 111505) has been Medicare-certified since 03/26/1984, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Hospice of the Golden Isles compare to other hospices in Brunswick?
Hospice of the Golden Isles ranks #1 of 5 hospices based in Brunswick on the Scorecard score, with 5 stars.
What areas does Hospice of the Golden Isles serve?
Hospice of the Golden Isles reports serving 32 ZIP codes to CMS, including 30041, 30260, 30458, 30523, 31201. Call (912) 265-4735 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Hospice of the Golden Isles. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.