hospice in Tifton, GA
Hospice of Tift Area
618 North Central Avenue, Tifton, GA 31794 · (229) 353-6330
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 Tift Area at a glance
Hospice of Tift Area is a hospice in Tifton, Georgia (Tift County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, better than the Georgia average of 3.9.
90% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 70 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Other
- Medicare-certified since
- June 1, 1989
- County
- Tift County
- CMS Certification Number
- 111520
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Better |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 86% | 82.9% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 90% | 84.7% | 84.9% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 87% | 78.1% | 76.4% | Better |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 84% | 78.5% | 77.8% | Better |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 92% | 90.7% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 86% | 82.5% | 81.7% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 94% | 90.5% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 98.1% | 92.6% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 77.3% | 61% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 8 | 8.8 | 8.9 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 70 | 62 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Hospice of Tift Area
- Not rated
Empyrean Hospice of Georgia, LLC-(Adel)
108 S Pine Street, Suite 108, Adel, GA 31620 · 22.7 mi
Not rated- ★★★★★5Much above average
Crisp Regional Hospice and Palliative Care
202 E 4th Avenue, Cordele, GA 31015 · 39.3 mi
★★★★★5Much above average- ★★★★★4Above average
Frequently asked questions
What is Hospice of Tift Area's rating?
Hospice of Tift Area 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 Tift Area and how do I contact it?
Hospice of Tift Area is at 618 North Central Avenue, Tifton, GA 31794. Phone: (229) 353-6330.
About this data
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