Hospice
Primecare Hospice & Palliative, Inc
Hospice in Milledgeville, Georgia
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1735 IRWINTON ROAD, SUITE 1A |
| City | Milledgeville |
| State | Georgia |
| ZIP code | 31061 |
| County | BALDWIN |
| Phone | (478) 245-0670 |
| Website | https://www.primecarehomecare.com/ga-hospice-care/ |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 851597 |
| Certification | Medicare-certified hospice (CMS) |
| Care types | hospice |
| Services offered | hospice care |
| Palliative services basis | Not determinable from the CMS Hospice General Information file (no palliative field); left unset rather than guessed. Hospice records carry this flag when a source shows a palliative program. |
| CMS quality note | CMS publishes hospice quality (HIS/CAHPS) measures per provider in the separate Hospice - Provider Data file; no quality value is carried in the General Information file used for this record, so none is stated here. |
Primecare Hospice & Palliative, Inc is in 1735 IRWINTON ROAD, SUITE 1A, Milledgeville, GA 31061. Phone: (478) 245-0670. Ownership: not stated in the source file. It is a Medicare-certified hospice listed in the CMS Hospice General Information file. CMS HIS composite process measure score: 90.00.
More about this provider
| Official Primecare Georgia hospice page describing Primecare Hospice as a compassionate, locally owned hospice company serving 15 Middle Georgia counties, built on compassion, dignity and support, with the motto 'Every Moment Matters', providing personalized hospice care focused on pain management, emotional and spiritual needs, and family support. | |
| Services and programs | As stated on the opened page: Primecare Hospice services include skilled nursing care, pain and symptom management, personal care (bathing, dressing), emotional support (counseling for patients and families), spiritual care (chaplain services), respite care for family caregivers, bereavement support, and volunteer support; named levels/services include Respite Care (temporary placement in a contracted nursing facility, hospital, or inpatient facility for up to five consecutive days), Continuous Care (short-term in-home support during a medical crisis, minimum 8 hours per 24 hours), and In-Patient Care (short-term clinical-setting support for complex symptoms); care is provided at home or in a facility, with chaplain counseling, bereavement assistance, and companionship from trained volunteers. |
| Who it serves | As stated on the opened page: hospice is for individuals with a life-limiting illness who are no longer seeking curative treatment; Primecare Hospice serves individuals and families across 15 counties in Georgia: Baldwin, Bibb, Crawford, Greene, Hancock, Houston, Jasper, Jones, Laurens, Monroe, Peach, Putnam, Twiggs, Washington, and Wilkinson. |
| Payment types it states | As stated on the opened page: 'We accept both Medicaid and Medicare for eligible individuals'; many private insurance plans cover various home care and hospice services and the company works with a wide range of insurers; Private Pay (out of pocket) is also described. |
| Visiting and contact details | As stated on the opened page: 'call us (478) 245-0670' to speak with a Hospice Care Specialist / get started; the page's Additional Details also list a second phone, 478-345-0523. No office hours or street address are printed on the opened page. |
| Website | https://www.primecarehomecare.com/ga-hospice-care/ |
Quality measures
Source: CMS
| Measure | Score | Reporting period |
|---|---|---|
| Average Daily Census | 0 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Care Provided in Home | 100 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| CHC/GIP provided (% days) | Not Available | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Percent of Patients with Cancer | Not Available | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Percent of Patients with Stroke | 0 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Provided Routine Home Care only | Not Available | 01/01/2022 - 12/31/2024 |
| Visits near death (% decedents) | Not Available | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Hospice Care Index Overall Score | Not Available | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Care Provided in Nursing Facility | 0 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Percent of Patients with Dementia | Not Available | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Care Provided in All other locations | 0 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) | Not Available | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life | Not Available | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) | Not Available | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Care Provided in Assisted Living Facility | 0 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Care Provided in Skilled Nursing Facility | 0 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) | Not Available | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Per-beneficiary spending (U.S. dollars $) | Not Available | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Percent of Patients with Other Conditions | 0 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening | 100.00 | 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025 |
| Care Provided in Inpatient Hospice Facility | 0 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment | Not Available | 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025 |
| Care Provided in Inpatient Hospital Facility | 0 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Percent of Patients with Respiratory disease | 0 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening | 100.00 | 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025 |
| Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment | Not Available | 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025 |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% minutes) | Not Available | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Hospice and Palliative Care Treatment Preferences | 100.00 | 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025 |
| Burdensome transitions, Type 1 (% live discharges) | Not Available | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Burdensome transitions, Type 2 (% live discharges) | Not Available | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Percent of Patients with Circulatory/heart disease | 0 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Provided Routine Home Care and other levels of care | Not Available | 01/01/2022 - 12/31/2024 |
| Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure | 90.00 | 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025 |
| Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient) | 100.00 | 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025 |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care days (minutes) | Not Available | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen | Not Available | 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025 |
| Hospice served at least 1 patient enrolled in Medicare Advantage during one year | Yes | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Hospice served at least 1 patient with both Medicare and Medicaid coverage during one year | Yes | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Measure | Score | Reporting period |
|---|---|---|
| EMO_REL_MBV | Not Applicable | |
| Family caregiver survey rating | Not Applicable | |
| The hospice team always communicated well | Not Available | |
| The hospice team usually communicated well | Not Available | |
| Caregivers rated the hospice agency a 7 or 8 | Not Available | |
| The hospice team always provided timely help | Not Available | |
| Caregivers rated the hospice agency a 9 or 10 | Not Available | |
| The hospice team usually provided timely help | Not Available | |
| YES, they would probably recommend the hospice | Not Available | |
| Caregivers rated the hospice agency a 6 or lower | Not Available | |
| YES, they would definitely recommend the hospice | Not Available | |
| The hospice team sometimes or never communicated well | Not Available | |
| The hospice team always treated the patient with respect | Not Available | |
| The hospice team sometimes or never provided timely help | Not Available | |
| The hospice team usually treated the patient with respect | Not Available | |
| The patient always got the help they needed for pain and symptoms | Not Available | |
| The patient usually got the help they needed for pain and symptoms | Not Available | |
| NO, they would probably not or definitely not recommend the hospice | Not Available | |
| The hospice team sometimes or never treated the patient with respect | Not Available | |
| The hospice team provided the right amount of emotional and spiritual support | Not Available | |
| The patient sometimes or never got the help they needed for pain and symptoms | Not Available | |
| The hospice team did |not| provide the right amount of emotional and spiritual support | Not Available |
Who pays for hospice?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
- What Medicare hospice covers and what you may still pay
- Hospice Room and Board in a Nursing Home: Who Pays?
Hospice guide · Paying for care
Common questions about Primecare Hospice & Palliative, Inc
Where is Primecare Hospice & Palliative, Inc located?
Primecare Hospice & Palliative, Inc is at 1735 IRWINTON ROAD, SUITE 1A, Milledgeville, Georgia 31061.
What care and services does Primecare Hospice & Palliative, Inc offer?
Primecare Hospice & Palliative, Inc offers hospice, hospice care.
Is Primecare Hospice & Palliative, Inc Medicare-certified?
Medicare-certified hospice (CMS).
How do I contact Primecare Hospice & Palliative, Inc?
Call Primecare Hospice & Palliative, Inc at (478) 245-0670.
How much does hospice cost?
Medicare pays the hospice agency for your care. You pay no deductible. You pay up to $5 for each pain or symptom drug you get as an outpatient. You pay 5% of the Medicare-approved cost for a short inpatient respite stay. Most families pay little or nothing for hospice care itself. See our guide to hospice care costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for hospice?
Yes. Medicare Part A pays for hospice when a doctor says you have 6 months or less to live if the illness runs its normal course. You choose comfort care over care to cure the illness. Hospice is paid by Original Medicare even if you have a Medicare Advantage plan. Your Advantage plan still covers care that is not part of the hospice benefit.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care is comfort care that can start at any stage of a serious illness. You can get it while you still get treatment to cure the illness. Hospice is palliative care for the end of life. It starts when a doctor says you have 6 months or less to live, and you stop treatment aimed at a cure.
Who else pays for hospice besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for hospice in most states for people who qualify. The VA covers hospice for veterans. Most private health plans and long-term care insurance plans cover hospice too. Many hospices also give care to people who cannot pay.