Hospice of South Georgia
90% would definitely recommend
66/ 100
Pruitthealth Hospice-Valdosta
Hospice · 407 Cowart Avenue, Valdosta, GA 31602
Not rated Family caregiver survey rating
48/ 100
Average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 12/16/1998 · CCN 111571
- Rank in Valdosta
- #4 of 4 hospices
- Rank in Georgia
- #112 of 192 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 82 patients
- County
- Lowndes
- Service area
- 52 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) | 98.6% | 94% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 69.4% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 8 | 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 3 of 7 reported measures, worse on 2.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 82% | 82% | 82% | About the same |
| Always provided timely help | 72% | 78% | 78% | Worse |
| Always treated patient with respect | 92% | 91% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 88% | 90% | 91% | Worse |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 79% | 78% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 85% | 83% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 88% | 85% | 85% | Better |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 2 of 10 reported measures, worse on 7.
| 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) | 75.8% | — | 52.4% | Worse |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 16.7% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 30.6% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 22.2% | — | 8.5% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 4.6% | — | 2.1% | Worse |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $20,893 | — | $19,227 | Worse |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 10.1 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 7.8% | — | 9.6% | Worse |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 94.4% | — | 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
Cancer14%
Dementia25%
Stroke17%
Heart/circulatory disease18%
Respiratory disease9%
Other conditions22%
Where care is provided
Private home13%
Assisted living7%
Skilled nursing facility80%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (52)
31023, 31519, 31534, 31535, 31554, 31601, 31602, 31603, 31604, 31605, 31606, 31620, 31622, 31625, 31626, 31627, 31629, 31630, 31631, 31632, 31634, 31635, 31636, 31637, 31638, 31639, 31641, 31643, 31645, 31647, 31648, 31649, 31722, 31738, 31744, 31749, 31750, 31756, 31757, 31758, 31763, 31768, 31771, 31773, 31778, 31779, 31788, 31792, 31794, 39825, 39828, 39897
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pruitthealth Hospice-Valdosta Medicare-certified?
Yes. Pruitthealth Hospice-Valdosta (CMS Certification Number 111571) has been Medicare-certified since 12/16/1998, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Pruitthealth Hospice-Valdosta compare to other hospices in Valdosta?
Pruitthealth Hospice-Valdosta ranks #4 of 4 hospices based in Valdosta on the Scorecard score.
What areas does Pruitthealth Hospice-Valdosta serve?
Pruitthealth Hospice-Valdosta reports serving 52 ZIP codes to CMS, including 31023, 31519, 31534, 31535, 31554. Call (229) 242-1187 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Pruitthealth Hospice-Valdosta. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.