62/ 100
Not rated
Hospice of South Georgia
Hospice · 2263 Pineview Drive, Valdosta, GA 31602
Family caregiver survey rating
66/ 100
Above average
At a glance
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 07/09/1993 · CCN 111531
- Rank in Valdosta
- #1 of 4 hospices
- Rank in Georgia
- #57 of 192 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 117 patients
- County
- Brooks
- Service area
- 25 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 2 of 3 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 98% | 94% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 60.8% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 9 | 8.8 | 8.8 | About the same |
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 | 85% | 82% | 82% | Better |
| Always provided timely help | 81% | 78% | 78% | Better |
| Always treated patient with respect | 93% | 91% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 93% | 90% | 91% | Better |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 82% | 78% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 88% | 83% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 90% | 85% | 85% | Better |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 7 of 10 reported measures, worse on 2.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 1.9% | — | 0.5% | Better |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 57.8% | — | 52.4% | Worse |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 4.4% | — | 7.3% | Better |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 30% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 23.3% | — | 8.5% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 2.2% | — | 2.1% | About the same |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $14,150 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 27.1 | — | 19.9 | Better |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 19.2% | — | 9.6% | Better |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 91.4% | — | 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
Cancer21%
Dementia31%
Stroke5%
Heart/circulatory disease17%
Respiratory disease11%
Other conditions16%
Where care is provided
Private home93%
Skilled nursing facility2%
Inpatient hospice unit4%
Location and service area
Approximate location (ZIP code center). Open in Google Maps
ZIP codes served (25)
31601, 31602, 31603, 31605, 31606, 31620, 31622, 31623, 31625, 31627, 31629, 31631, 31632, 31634, 31635, 31636, 31637, 31638, 31639, 31641, 31643, 31645, 31647, 31648, 31778
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hospice of South Georgia Medicare-certified?
Yes. Hospice of South Georgia (CMS Certification Number 111531) has been Medicare-certified since 07/09/1993, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Hospice of South Georgia compare to other hospices in Valdosta?
Hospice of South Georgia ranks #1 of 4 hospices based in Valdosta on the Scorecard score, with 5 stars.
What areas does Hospice of South Georgia serve?
Hospice of South Georgia reports serving 25 ZIP codes to CMS, including 31601, 31602, 31603, 31605, 31606. Call (229) 433-7000 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Hospice of South Georgia. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.