Columbus Hospice, Inc.
92% would definitely recommend
76/ 100
Empyrean Hospice of Georgia, Llc-(Columbus)
Hospice · 5771 Veterans Parkway, Suite B,, Columbus, GA 31904
Not rated Family caregiver survey rating
60/ 100
Above average
At a glance
- Ownership
- —
- Medicare-certified
- Since 11/30/2023 · CCN 851589
- Rank in Columbus
- #3 of 5 hospices
- Rank in Georgia
- #72 of 192 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 33 patients
- County
- Muscogee
- Service area
- 28 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 1 of 2 reported measures, worse on 1.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 100% | 94% | 96.2% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 7 | 8.8 | 8.8 | Worse |
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 3 of 7 reported measures, worse on 1.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 87% | 82% | 82% | Better |
| Always provided timely help | 79% | 78% | 78% | About the same |
| Always treated patient with respect | 96% | 91% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 91% | 90% | 91% | About the same |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 90% | 78% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 82% | 83% | 83% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend | 81% | 85% | 85% | Worse |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 3 of 10 reported measures, worse on 4.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 19% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 15.8% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 2.6% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 23.7% | — | 8.5% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 2.6% | — | 2.1% | About the same |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $12,176 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 12.2 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 7.6% | — | 9.6% | Worse |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 89.2% | — | 89.3% | About the same |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Who this hospice cares for
Patient diagnoses
Cancer20%
Dementia19%
Stroke8%
Heart/circulatory disease37%
Respiratory disease7%
Other conditions10%
Where care is provided
Private home82%
Assisted living17%
Nursing facility1%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (28)
30222, 30293, 31719, 31780, 31801, 31803, 31804, 31805, 31806, 31807, 31808, 31811, 31815, 31816, 31820, 31822, 31823, 31825, 31826, 31829, 31830, 31831, 31901, 31903, 31904, 31906, 31907, 31909
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Frequently asked questions
Is Empyrean Hospice of Georgia, Llc-(Columbus) Medicare-certified?
Yes. Empyrean Hospice of Georgia, Llc-(Columbus) (CMS Certification Number 851589) has been Medicare-certified since 11/30/2023, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Empyrean Hospice of Georgia, Llc-(Columbus) compare to other hospices in Columbus?
Empyrean Hospice of Georgia, Llc-(Columbus) ranks #3 of 5 hospices based in Columbus on the Scorecard score.
What areas does Empyrean Hospice of Georgia, Llc-(Columbus) serve?
Empyrean Hospice of Georgia, Llc-(Columbus) reports serving 28 ZIP codes to CMS, including 30222, 30293, 31719, 31780, 31801. Call (706) 550-9596 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Empyrean Hospice of Georgia, Llc-(Columbus). Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.