What Columbus Hospice does

Columbus Hospice is a non-profit hospice care organization founded in 1979 and headquartered in Columbus, Georgia. It delivers end-of-life care to terminally ill patients and their families across 16 counties in Georgia (11 counties) and Alabama (5 counties), primarily through home-based visits with a 24/7 registered nurse admissions line. The organization's flagship physical asset is the Columbus Hospice House, the only inpatient hospice facility in the service area, with 25 private rooms used for short-term aggressive symptom management and caregiver respite.

The core service offering is an interdisciplinary hospice care model staffed by physicians, nurses, certified nursing assistants, social workers, chaplains, and 175+ trained volunteers, available 24/7. This is augmented by a portfolio of specialized programs including 13-month bereavement counseling, Camp Hope (a free pediatric grief camp), The Honor Project (wish fulfillment, with a focus on veterans), Pet Peace of Mind (pet care support for patients), and Five Wishes advance care planning. The organization is the only hospice in its service area accredited by The Joint Commission (Gold Seal of Approval) and earned all four rings in the 2024 NHPCO Quality Connections program.

The business model is non-profit, governed by a 20+ member community board of directors with no stockholders. Revenue is generated from three sources: the Medicare hospice benefit (primary), private insurance and Medicaid, and charitable donations that fund uncompensated care (over $1.58 million provided in 2024). Patient access is not gated by ability to pay, and the organization states it has not turned away an eligible uninsured patient in 44 years. There are no technology products, proprietary software, or AI/ML components disclosed; the business is a labor-intensive, mission-driven clinical service operation.

Name

Columbus Hospice

Legal name

Columbus Hospice, Inc.

Website

https://columbushospice.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Columbus Hospice is a non-profit hospice care provider serving 16 counties across Georgia and Alabama, delivering in-home and inpatient end-of-life care through an interdisciplinary team, supplemented by bereavement, pediatric grief, and wish-fulfillment programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospice Care Services

NAICS

Home Health Care Services (62161), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Home Hospice Agencies (HLAFAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Hospice / Hospice House (Facility-Based) (HLADAHAC), In-Home Hospice Nursing Visits (RN/LPN) (HSABAFAL), Hospice & Palliative Respite Care (HSABAGAG)

Keywords

• Hospice care services
• Inpatient hospice facility
• Bereavement counseling
• Pediatric grief support
• End-of-life care

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Medicare Hospice Benefit: Medicare hospice benefit covers most people receiving hospice care, covering virtually all aspects with little out-of-pocket expense. This is the primary revenue stream.
2. Private Insurance and Medicaid: Most private health plans and Medicaid cover hospice services as additional reimbursement sources.
3. Charitable Donations and Fundraising: Donations from community supporters fund uncompensated care. The organization raises funds through events including Purse Party, Denim & Diamonds concert, Celebrity Bowling Tournament, and direct charitable giving to the Charitable Care Annual Fund.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Columbus Hospice provides compassionate hospice care for patients with terminal illnesses through an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, CNAs, social workers, chaplains, bereavement counselors, and volunteers available 24/7. Care is delivered primarily in patients' homes and at the 25-bed Columbus Hospice House inpatient facility, and is supported by bereavement counseling, pediatric grief support (Camp Hope), pet care assistance (Pet Peace of Mind), wish fulfillment (Honor Project), and advance care planning (Five Wishes).

Product overview

Columbus Hospice is a non-profit hospice care organization offering a single, unified hospice care service augmented by multiple specialized support programs. The core hospice care service provides interdisciplinary medical care for terminally ill patients through an interdisciplinary team available 24/7. This core is supported by specialized programs including the Columbus Hospice House inpatient facility with 25 private rooms, bereavement services with 13-month support, Camp Hope children's grief camp, Pet Peace of Mind pet care assistance, The Honor Project wish fulfillment, and Five Wishes advance care planning. The organization also operates charitable giving programs including the Charitable Care Annual Fund, Legacy Circle memorial brick program, and annual fundraising events (Purse Party, Denim & Diamonds Concert, Celebrity Bowling Tournament).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hospice Care Services Core hospice care services providing comfort and quality of life for patients with serious or terminal illnesses. Care is provided by an interdisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, certified nursing assistants, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers, available 24/7.
• Bereavement Services Grief support and counseling services available to the community for 13 months after the death of a loved one, including support groups, grief education workshops, and individual counseling.
• Columbus Hospice House (Inpatient Facility) The area's only inpatient hospice facility featuring 25 private, upscale patient rooms for short-term aggressive symptom management and respite care for caregivers.
• Camp Hope Free grief support camp for children and teens ages 6-16 who have experienced the loss of a loved one, staffed by professional counseling staff and volunteers with a 1:2 staff-to-camper ratio.
• The Honor Project Wish-fulfillment program for hospice patients of all ages that provides final wishes such as dinners, fishing trips, movie outings, and celebration of special occasions, including a veterans honor program.
• Five Wishes Advance Care Planning Advanced care planning program providing a legally valid document covering personal, spiritual, medical, and legal wishes in everyday language.
• Pet Peace of Mind Program Program enabling hospice patients to keep their pets at home by providing volunteer assistance with pet care including transportation to veterinarians and groomers, food delivery, and funding for vaccinations and grooming.
• Hospice Volunteer Program Volunteer program enlisting community members to support hospice patients and families through companionship, respite, and program-specific volunteering (e.g., Camp Hope, Pet Peace of Mind).

Quantifiable outcome

• Provided $1.58 million in uncompensated charitable care in 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Columbus Hospice participates in NHPCO's Quality Connections program, achieving recognition by earning four rings in 2024. This partnership ensures access to national standards, educational resources, and benchmarking for quality improvement in hospice care.
• The Joint CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerColumbus Hospice is the only hospice in the Chattahoochee Valley area accredited by The Joint Commission, which sets high performance standards for healthcare quality and patient safety. This accreditation validates their commitment to excellence.
• Georgia Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (GHPCO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level professional organization representing hospice and palliative care providers in Georgia. Columbus Hospice maintains membership and affiliation.
• Alabama Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (AHPCO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level professional organization representing hospice and palliative care providers in Alabama. Columbus Hospice maintains membership and affiliation.
• AFLACminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial sponsor of Camp Hope, the free grief support camp for children ages 6-16 who have experienced the loss of a loved one. AFLAC's continued financial support enables the program to remain free for participants.
• Banfield Charitable TrustminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Pet Peace of Mind program which enables hospice patients to keep their pets at home. The program funds vaccinations, grooming, flea control, and volunteer assistance with pet transportation and food delivery.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Compassus: National hospice, palliative care, and home health provider operating across more than 30 states. Closely comparable hospice service model with home and facility-based components and Medicare reimbursement.
• LHC Group: National home health and hospice operator (now part of Optum). Offers a hospice service line directly comparable to Columbus Hospice with home-based hospice delivery and Medicare reimbursement.
• VITAS Healthcare: Largest hospice provider in the United States, offering both home-based hospice and inpatient hospice services. Directly comparable business model to Columbus Hospice (interdisciplinary hospice teams, Medicare-reimbursed care), though national in scale.
• Amedisys Hospice: Major U.S. provider of home health and hospice services, now part of UnitedHealth Group. Comparable home-based hospice offering, interdisciplinary clinical model, and Medicare-reimbursement base to Columbus Hospice.
• Gentiva Hospice: National hospice chain with home-based hospice, palliative care, and inpatient hospice capabilities. Closely comparable core service model to Columbus Hospice, operating at national scale with similar Medicare-driven revenue mix.

Emerging players

• Three Oaks Hospice: Regional hospice provider operating across multiple states with home-based hospice delivery and Medicare-reimbursed care. Comparable clinical model to Columbus Hospice, but built via de novos and acquisitions by a PE-backed platform.
• St. Croix Hospice: Fast-growing regional hospice operator with home-based hospice services across the Upper Midwest and surrounding states. Comparable home hospice clinical model to Columbus Hospice, but operates as a for-profit PE-backed platform expanding into adjacent markets.

Direct peers

• Hosparus Health: Non-profit hospice and palliative care provider serving Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Closely comparable scale, mission-driven structure, multi-county geographic service area, and inpatient hospice capabilities to Columbus Hospice.
• Hospice of the Valley (Phoenix): One of the largest non-profit hospices in the U.S., based in Arizona. Highly comparable mission-driven non-profit hospice model with home-based care, inpatient facilities, and community bereavement programs similar to Columbus Hospice.
• Empath Health (Tidewell Hospice): Non-profit community-based hospice and home health provider in Florida. Very comparable mission-driven, non-profit structure with inpatient hospice house capabilities and a similar service-area hospice model to Columbus Hospice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/columbushospice
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCmsbmpIdOeR8wYOB00aRqVA
• Facebookfacebook.com/columbushospiceinc
• Instagraminstagram.com/columbus_hospice/?hl=en

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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