Pruitthealth Hospice-Valdosta

For-Profit27 years operating

Valdosta, Georgia — Lowndes County

Pruitthealth Hospice-Valdosta is an established for-profit hospice provider that scores well above average overall, ranking in the 37th percentile in Georgia. They perform particularly well in end-of-life presence, clinical care practices, and family communication, meeting or exceeding state benchmarks in these areas. When speaking with them, ask about their approach to after-hours care, how they communicate changes in a patient's condition, and what support they offer to caregivers.

Wayven Quality Score

Excellent

Above 37% of hospices in Georgia

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Quality breakdown

Three pillars that make up the overall score. Tap to explore individual measures.

Visits in last days of life69.4

State avg: 60.8

Pain screening100

State avg: 92.5

Pain assessment100

State avg: 92.5

Breathing difficulty screening100

State avg: 92.5

Breathing difficulty treatment98.6

State avg: 92.5

Bowel care for pain medication patients100

State avg: 92.5

Note: Family satisfaction scores are from the Georgia CAHPS Hospice Survey (state-level, not provider-specific). Providers in this state share these benchmarks.

Overall rating (9-10)81
Would recommend84
Timely care78
Team communication82
Respect90
Emotional & spiritual support89
Symptom management76
Caregiver training77
Treatment preferences documented100

State avg: 92.5

Beliefs & values addressed99.6

State avg: 92.5

8

HCI Score

out of 10

37%

Percentile

in Georgia

#164

State Rank

in Georgia

HCI composite score8

State avg: 8.8

HIS composite score98.8

State avg: 92.5

Continuous care / inpatient days0
Gaps in nursing visits75.8
Nurse care minutes per day10.1

About this provider

Pruitthealth Hospice-Valdosta performs strongly in Comfort & Pain Management, placing them among the better providers in Georgia.

Ask about their staffing approach for end-of-life visits — their current rate is below the state benchmark.

Based on federal CMS quality data, updated February 2026.

Hospice Care Index Components

Overall HCI score
8 / 10
Continuous care / inpatient days
0
Gaps in nursing visits
75.8
Nurse care minutes per day
10.1
Visits near death
94.4
Per-beneficiary spending
$20893

Process Quality Measures (HIS)

Composite score
98.8
Treatment preferences
100
Beliefs & values
99.6
Pain screening
100
Pain assessment
100
Dyspnea screening
100
Dyspnea treatment
98.6
Opioid bowel care
100

Utilization & Operations

Visits in last days of life
69.4%
Nurse care minutes / day
10.1
Per-beneficiary spending
$20893
Avg daily census
82 patients

Patient Mix

Cancer
14%
Dementia
25%
Heart disease
18%
Respiratory
9%
Stroke
17%

Data Sources

CCN
111571
CMS Region
4

All scores come directly from CMS. Providers cannot edit or influence their profile on this site.

Contact

Valdosta, GA 31602

(229) 242-1187