COLQUITT REGIONAL HOSPICE
Provider Information
- Address
- 415 ROWLAND DRIVE
MOULTRIE, GA 31768 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- September 21, 1995
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CMS Quality Ratings
Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.
Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.
CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.
CMS scores as of August 2026. Quality of Care derived from CMS Hospice Care Index. Patient Satisfaction from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. Overall is the equally-weighted average of both. All source data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Staffing & Capacity
| Role | Staff Count |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 5 |
| Physicians | 1 |
| Volunteers | 7 |
11
Total Employees
Staffing data as reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Inpatient Care and Medical Equipment
Hospices report these services to Medicare when they are certified. This is what COLQUITT REGIONAL HOSPICE reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Arranged through another hospital or nursing home
- Type of inpatient care
- Both general inpatient care and respite care
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Brought in through an outside supplier
Short stays in a hospice inpatient unit, hospital, or nursing home for pain or symptoms that cannot be managed where the patient lives, or to give family caregivers a break.
Equipment and supplies tied to the terminal illness and the plan of care, such as a hospital bed, oxygen, wound supplies, or a wheelchair.
Medicare lets hospices provide these services through arrangements with other organizations. Either way, the hospice stays responsible for the covered care in the patient’s plan of care.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2021.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how COLQUITT REGIONAL HOSPICE compares to hospices nationwide.
12 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 47th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
32
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
How this hospice compares nationally
Bars show national standing on measures from the CMS Hospice Care Index. A fuller bar means this hospice does better than more of the hospices CMS tracks.
- Nurse care minutes per home care day12 min
Ranks better than about 47% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The average minutes of nursing care per day for patients getting routine care at home, based on Medicare claims. More nurse time usually means more hands-on support.
- Skilled nursing on weekends9.3%
Ranks better than about 64% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of skilled nursing time delivered on Saturdays and Sundays. Symptoms do not wait for weekdays, so weekend coverage matters.
- Nurse visits in the last days of life75.1%
Ranks better than about 11% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who got nurse visits in their final days of life. This is when families tend to need the most support.
- Gaps in nursing visits53.1%
Ranks better than about 49% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
How often patients went more than a week without a nursing visit. Fewer gaps mean steadier attention.
- Patients discharged alive early in care7.5%
Ranks better than about 42% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice alive within the first week of care. A rate of 0% means it did not happen to any of their patients.
- Patients discharged alive after 6 months34%
Ranks better than about 57% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients discharged alive after six months or more in hospice care.
- Hospital transfers near the end of care7.5%
Ranks better than about 48% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, spent time in the hospital, then came back to hospice.
- Hospital stays that interrupt hospice11.3%
Ranks better than about 1% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, went to the hospital, and died there soon after.
- Days at higher levels of care (CHC or GIP)52nd percentile
What this measures
The share of care days delivered at higher levels, such as continuous home care or inpatient care. Shown only as a national rank because small percentages round to zero.
- Medicare spending per patient$10,102 · 11th percentile
What this measures
What Medicare paid per patient for this hospice's care. Higher or lower spending is not a quality judgment by itself.
Care steps completed at admissionShow detailsMedicare tracked 9 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 8.1% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening98.5%
- Pain assessment95.4%
- Breathing difficulty screening97.9%
- Breathing difficulty treatment97.7%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids88.9%
- Visits in the last days of life8.1%
- All care steps completed91.2%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer27%
- Dementia22%
- Heart and circulatory disease10%
- Lung and respiratory disease12%
- Other conditions28%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
About Colquitt Regional Hospice
Colquitt Regional Hospice serves families in Moultrie, Georgia. They offer professional end-of-life care designed to support patient comfort and family needs. This provider has earned a Medicare certification that dates back to September 1995. That is nearly three decades of service to the local community. The agency operates as a for-profit organization under the direction of a dedicated staff. They provide focused care for those living in Colquitt County and the surrounding area. Choosing the right support is a major decision for any family. You should know that this provider maintains top-tier ratings across both quality of care and patient satisfaction metrics. This means past patients and their families have reported very high levels of happiness with the services they received. Their long history of Medicare certification shows they have met federal standards for a very long time. It is a solid foundation for care.
About the Provider
This agency functions as a freestanding hospice provider. Being independent allows them to focus solely on hospice care rather than balancing many other medical services. The team includes 11 employees who work together to manage daily needs. Their staff count includes five registered nurses and one physician. That is a lean, focused group of professionals. They also work with seven volunteers who offer extra support to families. Many people do not realize that volunteers play a big part in hospice. They often sit with patients or help with small errands around the home. The agency holds perfect marks for patient satisfaction based on the official survey results. They also hold very strong marks for their quality of care. These ratings come from the federal government after looking at how the agency handles pain and other symptoms. You can feel confident knowing their performance remains strong according to federal data.
Quality Performance
What Is Hospice Care Like in Moultrie?
Hospice care in Moultrie focuses on comfort rather than a cure. It brings medical help directly to the place where a person lives. This might be a private house or a care facility. The team at this agency uses their five registered nurses and one physician to create a plan that fits the specific needs of the patient. They manage pain and other difficult symptoms so the patient can spend time with loved ones. It is about quality of life. The addition of seven volunteers provides a layer of social support that many families find helpful during hard days. Everyone on the team works to make sure the patient stays comfortable. They also offer guidance to family members who are helping with care. This local team knows how to coordinate services effectively in the Colquitt County area. They aim to keep patients in a familiar setting while providing professional medical oversight.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Talking to a provider can help you feel more at ease. You should ask how quickly a nurse can get to the home if an emergency happens at night. Ask how they manage pain when symptoms change suddenly. It is also good to ask how often a nurse will visit the home to check on the patient. You may want to know how the volunteers are trained before they visit. Ask if the team is available by phone 24 hours a day. These questions will help you understand how the agency handles daily care and urgent needs. You deserve clear answers. Write down the responses so you can compare your options later. Do not feel rushed during these conversations. Take your time to get the information you need to make the best choice for your loved one.
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