Hospice of South Georgia (HOSG), Valdosta's only not-for-profit hospice, has been honored with the 2024 Hospice CAHPS Honors Elite Award from HEALTHCAREfirst. HOSG is among only eight hospice agencies in Georgia to receive this honor. 

The award recognizes agencies that consistently deliver high-quality care for patients and compassionate support for caregivers. It is based on the results of the Hospice Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) survey, which measures patient and family satisfaction and quality care. 

To qualify for the Hospice CAHPS Honors Award, agencies must score above the national average on the "Willingness to Recommend" question. If they meet this standard, their performance is then evaluated across 23 additional quality indicators. Agencies that score above the national average on all 24 questions receive the Honors Elite designation. 

Amanda Mason, Director of HOSG, shared her pride in the team's achievement, saying, "We are incredibly proud of our team for earning this recognition. We also want to thank our patients, caregivers, and families for trusting us with their end-of-life care." 

Hospice of South Georgia serves patients with both chronic and life-limiting illnesses, providing dignity and quality of life to patients and their families. It also offers the Langdale Hospice House, an inpatient facility that is the only one of its kind in the area. 

For more information, visit hospiceofsouthgeorgia.org.