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Hospice Care in Walker County, GA
34 Medicare-certified hospices include at least one Walker County ZIP code in their Medicare service areas, according to Medicare data from Q2 2026. 1 is nonprofit or government-run, 30 are for-profit, and 3 have other or unreported ownership. 19 have published family-survey star ratings — Medicare publishes stars only when enough families have responded.
All 34 hospices serving Walker County
Sorted by family-survey rating, then nonprofit ownership.
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Affinity Hospice
Not enough survey data yetFor-profitHomeAssisted livingNursing facility
Caris Healthcare
Not enough survey data yetFor-profitHomeAssisted livingNursing facility
Caris Healthcare
Not enough survey data yetFor-profitHomeAssisted livingNursing facility
Compassus-North Georgia
Not enough survey data yetFor-profitHomeAssisted livingNursing facility
Crescent Hospice
Not enough survey data yetFor-profitHomeAssisted livingNursing facility
Eternal Faith Hospice and Palliative Care
Not enough survey data yetFor-profitHomeAssisted livingNursing facility
Georgia Hospice Care
Not enough survey data yetFor-profitHomeAssisted livingSkilled nursing facility
Heartlite Hospice
Not enough survey data yetFor-profitHomeAssisted livingNursing facility
North Georgia Community Hospice
Not enough survey data yetFor-profitHomeAssisted living
Pruitthealth Hospice-Calhoun
Not enough survey data yetFor-profitHomeAssisted livingSkilled nursing facility
Pruitthealth Hospice-Rome
Not enough survey data yetFor-profitHomeAssisted livingSkilled nursing facility
Sacred Journey Hospice, Dalton
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Transitions Hospice, INC
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Frequently asked questions
How many hospices serve Walker County, GA?
34 Medicare-certified hospices include at least one Walker County ZIP code in the service area reported to Medicare, as of Q2 2026.
Are the hospices serving Walker County nonprofit or for-profit?
Of the 34 hospices serving Walker County, 1 is nonprofit or government-run and 30 are for-profit, according to Medicare ownership data. Many families consider ownership alongside survey ratings.
Does Medicare cover hospice care in Walker County?
Medicare Part A can cover hospice when the hospice doctor and your regular doctor, if you have one, certify a terminal prognosis of six months or less. You must choose comfort care for the terminal illness and related conditions and sign a hospice election statement. Provider certification alone does not establish your eligibility. Covered hospice services generally have no charge, but some medicines, respite care and room and board can involve costs. Discuss eligibility and your care plan with the hospice team.
How do I know which hospices serve my address?
Each hospice reports the ZIP codes it serves to Medicare. Enter your ZIP code in the finder on the homepage to see exactly which hospices list it — then call to confirm, because service areas can change between Medicare updates.
What do the star ratings mean?
Stars come from Medicare's CAHPS survey, which asks bereaved family caregivers about their experience. Medicare publishes a star rating only when a hospice has enough survey responses — a missing rating never means poor care.
Medicare hospice eligibility and costs