Hospice in ZIP 30606 (Athens, GA)
In ZIP 30606, Athens, GA, the latest CMS data lists 5 Medicare-certified hospice, with an average overall star rating of 3.0 / 5 among rated providers.
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Hospice programs provide comfort-focused, palliative care for people with a terminal illness, typically in the home. Services include nursing, aide support, counseling, and respite care for family caregivers. Medicare-certified hospices must meet federal conditions of participation.
Comparing hospice in ZIP 30606
Ratings are a starting point, not a verdict. Review the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures behind each score, then confirm the services you need are actually offered.
If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 30606, Athens, GA, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.
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ZIP 30606 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile covers 5 CMS-certified hospices in ZIP 30606, 2 of which report an overall star rating (40%). Ownership on record breaks down as 4 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at FAMILY HOSPICE (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 2.0 to 4.0 out of 5. The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 9.0. Family caregiver survey ratings average 3.0 out of 5 across 2 reporting programs. Reporting programs average a daily census of 64 patients each.
| Providers on record | 5 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 5 (40%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | FAMILY HOSPICE (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 4 for-profit |
| Avg hospice care index | 9.0 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | 3.0 / 5 |
| Avg daily census | 64 |
Provider-level CMS data
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFFINITY HOSPICE | Not rated | 9 | — | 66 | for-profit |
| AMEDISYS HOSPICE | Not rated | 9 | — | 26 | for-profit |
| COMPASSUS-ATHENS | 2.0 | 9 | 2.0 | 61 | for-profit |
| EMPYREAN HOSPICE OF GEORGIA, LLC-(ATHENS) | Not rated | 9 | — | 33 | Not reported |
| FAMILY HOSPICE | 4.0 | 9 | 4.0 | 133 | for-profit |
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-05). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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