hospice in Brunswick, GA

Hospice of the Golden Isles

1692 Glynco Parkway, Brunswick, GA 31525 · (912) 265-4735

★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS family caregiver survey star rating

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Hospice of the Golden Isles at a glance

Hospice of the Golden Isles is a non-profit hospice in Brunswick, Georgia (Glynn County).

CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, better than the Georgia average of 3.9.

96% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 71 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
Non-Profit
Medicare-certified since
March 26, 1984
County
Glynn County
CMS Certification Number
111505

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityGeorgia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better)5 / 53.9 / 53.7 / 5Better

Family survey

This facility93%Georgia average82.9%U.S. average82.7%
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10: this facility vs. Georgia and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityGeorgia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better)93%82.9%82.7%Better
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)96%84.7%84.9%Better
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)86%78.1%76.4%Better
Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better)88%78.5%77.8%Better
Patient always treated with respect (higher is better)95%90.7%91.3%Average
Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better)91%82.5%81.7%Better
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)95%90.5%91%Average

Quality of care

This facility98.4%Georgia average92.6%U.S. average92.5%
Patients who got all recommended care at admission: this facility vs. Georgia and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityGeorgia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better)98.4%92.6%92.5%Better
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)67.3%61%56.3%Better
Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better)108.88.9Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityGeorgia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Average patients per day716267

Where this hospice provides care

At home54%Assisted living8%Skilled nursing facility0%Other14%Nursing facility21%Inpatient hospice3%Inpatient hospital0%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

Other hospices near Hospice of the Golden Isles

  1. Coastal Hospice of Georgia

    106 Shoppers Way, Suite 111, Brunswick, GA 31525 · under 1 mi

    Not rated
  2. Hearth Hospice of Brunswick, LLC

    1111 Glynco Pkwy, Suite 210, Brunswick, GA 31525 · under 1 mi

    Not rated
  3. Georgia Hospice Care

    1101 Fountain Park Cr, Brunswick, GA 31520 · 10.1 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  4. Gentiva

    664 Scranton Road Suite 103, Brunswick, GA 31520 · 10.1 mi

    Non-profit

    Not rated
  5. Hospice of South Georgia, INC.

    1625 Sunset Blvd, Jesup, GA 31545 · 32.4 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  6. Georgia Hospice Care

    141 South Macon Street, Jesup, GA 31545 · 32.4 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hospice of the Golden Isles's rating?

Hospice of the Golden Isles has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Georgia hospices is 3.9 stars.

Where is Hospice of the Golden Isles and how do I contact it?

Hospice of the Golden Isles is at 1692 Glynco Parkway, Brunswick, GA 31525. Phone: (912) 265-4735.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.