Hospice in ZIP 31501 (Waycross, GA)
CMS records 2 hospice with a mailing address in ZIP 31501 (Waycross, GA); among those rated, the average overall score is 5.0 out of 5.
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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.
Side-by-side provider data
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFFINIS HOSPICE | Not rated | 8 | — | 12 | non-profit |
| HOSPICE SATILLA OF MEM HOSP | 5.0 | 10 | 5.0 | 59 | non-profit |
CMS snapshot for ZIP 31501
The current snapshot records 2 hospices in ZIP 31501; 1 (50%) publish an overall CMS rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 2 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 5.0 out of 5 at HOSPICE SATILLA OF MEM HOSP (non-profit). The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 9.0. Family caregiver survey ratings average 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reporting program. Reporting programs average a daily census of 36 patients each.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 2 (50%) |
| Average overall rating | 5.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | HOSPICE SATILLA OF MEM HOSP (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 non-profit |
| Avg hospice care index | 9.0 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | 5.0 / 5 |
| Avg daily census | 36 |
What to weigh in ZIP 31501
The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.
If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 31501, Waycross, 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.
Hospice on record in ZIP 31501
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