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Preferred Care Hospice
Assisted Living · Columbus, GA

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Preferred Care Hospice

Assisted Living · Columbus, GA
1921 Whittlesey Rd Suite 110, Columbus, GA 31904 View map
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Preferred Care Hospice accepts Medicare.
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Overview of Preferred Care Hospice

Preferred Care Hospice provides assisted living in Columbus, GA, where residents keep their own apartments while receiving help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and taking medication. Respite care offers short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover. Medication management is also available, helping residents organize and take their prescribed medicines.

Family Support & Education, Bereavement Counseling, and Spiritual Support are named programs that give families education, counseling, and spiritual guidance. The area has a Walk Score of 49, placing it in a car dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride. Medicare is accepted as a payment option, and Mr Bob Tompkins serves as the administrator.

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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #148 / 422Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 148th out of 422 assisted living communities we track in Georgia for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Georgia facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
9 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #154 / 461Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 154th out of 461 assisted living communities we track in Georgia for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Georgia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
49 / 100

About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeHospice
StatusMedicare
IssuanceApril 5, 2017
CountyMuscogee

Ownership & Operating Entity

Preferred Care Hospice is administered by Mr. Bob Tompkins.

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicare

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Pain Management

Additional Services

3 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Family Support & Education
Bereavement Services

Contact Information

Email btompkins@preferredcarehospice.com

Amenities & Lifestyle

Volunteer Program

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Inspection History

In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.

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Address 5.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Columbus's city center to Preferred Care Hospice's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Columbus

Info below is compiled from the GA Dept. of Community Health (DCH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Spring Harbor
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Columbus
100
Facility 100
GA AVG 75
Rank #257 / 421
Yes
3
Facility 3
GA AVG 38
Rank #444 / 461
1 Bed
20
Facility 20
GA AVG 11
Rank #62 / 422
Michael D. Campbell14
3
Facility 3
GA AVG 18
Rank #128 / 374
0.2
Facility 0.2
GA AVG 1.1
Rank #90 / 374
The Gardens at Calvary Alc
AL
MC
Columbus
100
Facility 100
GA AVG 75
Rank #82 / 421
No
23
Facility 23
GA AVG 38
Rank #310 / 461
-
26
Facility 26
GA AVG 11
Rank #38 / 422
Ms. Laurie Smith11
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 18
Rank #196 / 374
0.5
Facility 0.5
GA AVG 1.1
Rank #162 / 374
Oaks at Grove Park
AL
MC
RC
Columbus
90
Facility 90
GA AVG 75
Rank #129 / 421
Yes
40
Facility 40
GA AVG 38
Rank #215 / 461
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
GA AVG 11
Rank #222 / 422
Ms. Christina Vogler7
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 18
Rank #155 / 374
0.6
Facility 0.6
GA AVG 1.1
Rank #191 / 374
Oaks at Maple Ridge
AL
RC
Columbus
50
Facility 50
GA AVG 75
Rank #285 / 421
Yes
32
Facility 32
GA AVG 38
Rank #252 / 461
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 11
Rank #148 / 422
Stephanie Oswald11
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 18
Rank #196 / 374
0.5
Facility 0.5
GA AVG 1.1
Rank #162 / 374
Preferred Care Hospice
AL
Columbus-No
49
Facility 49
GA AVG 38
Rank #154 / 461
-
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 11
Rank #148 / 422
Mr. Bob Tompkins---

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other GA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Georgia

Preferred Care Hospice is located in Columbus, Georgia.
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Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Adult day care (~$75/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Meals

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Georgia resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
GA

Focus on metro and rural balance.

Benefits
In-home aide (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$75/day) Facility stay (up to 5 days)

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

Age 60+
General Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.
Asset Limits Not specified; need-based.
GA

Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Homemaker Adult day care ($80/day) Respite (~5 days/year)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
GA

Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Georgia Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.
Income Limits (2025) ~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Case management Adult day health ($80/day) Respite (limited)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

~$20-$489/month based on facility type.

Benefits
Cash (~$20-$489/month) for room/board in personal care homes
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Frequently Asked Questions about Preferred Care Hospice

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Is Preferred Care Hospice in a walkable area?
Preferred Care Hospice has a walk score of 49. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
02 How long has Preferred Care Hospice been in business?
Preferred Care Hospice has been operating for approximately 9 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
03 Are pets allowed at Preferred Care Hospice?
No, Preferred Care Hospice has a no-pet policy.
04 What is the best email address for Preferred Care Hospice?
The team at Preferred Care Hospice can be reached at info@preferredhospicecare.com.
05 Who is the administrator of Preferred Care Hospice?
Mr. Bob Tompkins is the administrator of Preferred Care Hospice.
06 What levels of care does Preferred Care Hospice provide?
Preferred Care Hospice offers Assisted Living.
07 What is the address of Preferred Care Hospice?
Preferred Care Hospice is located at 1921 Whittlesey Rd Suite 110, Columbus, GA 31904.
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