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SOUTHERNCARE, INC.
NPI 1720787211
Hospice Care, Community Based in Martinez, GA

Active since February 23, 2023CLIA 11D1038778 · Waiver
4487 COLUMBIA RD STE 103, MARTINEZ, GA 30907(706) 860-7374 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 23, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Southerncare, Inc. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

SOUTHERNCARE, INC. (NPI 1720787211), doing business as Heartland, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Martinez, Georgia and active in the NPI registry since February 2023. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through March 27, 2027 and lists Janet L. Combs, Vp Of Licensure, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720787211
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameSOUTHERNCARE, INC.
Location Address4487 COLUMBIA RD STE 103Martinez, GA 30907-4255
Mailing AddressPo Box 4060Mooresville, NC 28117-4060 · (704) 664-2876
Phone(706) 860-7374
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJanet L. CombsVp Of Licensure · (704) 664-2876
Enumeration DateFebruary 23, 2023
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 23, 2023
✔ NPI 1720787211 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
4487 COLUMBIA RD STE 103, Martinez, GA 30907
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsHeartland

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 11D1038778

Southerncare, Inc Dba Heartland Hospice (augusta) · Martinez, GA
Active · expires Mar 27, 2027
CLIA Number11D1038778
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateMarch 28, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 27, 2027
Laboratory DirectorMs. Selece Beasley
Laboratory Phone(706) 860-7374
Laboratory LocationSoutherncare, Inc Dba Heartland Hospice (augusta)4487 Columbia Road, Suite 103, Martinez, GA 30907
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Heartland Hospice- Augusta (CMS certification number 111610), from CMS Care Compare.

Heartland Hospice- Augusta

Hospice · Martinez, GA
OwnershipNon-Profit
CMS Certification Number111610
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceFebruary 25, 2004
Average Daily Census72patients per day on average
Location4487 Columbia Road, Suite 103Martinez, GA 30907 · Richmond County
Phone(706) 860-7374
Routine home care and other levels of care Serves Medicare Advantage patients Serves dual-eligible patients

Care Settings & Patients

Where care was provided, as a share of care days
Home84%
Assisted living facility8%
Nursing facility6%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with cancer
30%
Patients with dementia
21%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
14%
Patients with respiratory disease
8%
Patients with stroke
6%
Patients with other conditions
5%
Profile statistics are from the 2020 CMS reporting year. Zero values reflect that year and may differ in more recent years.

Quality Measures

Hospice and Palliative Care Treatment Preferences
182 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
182 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
182 patient stays
97.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
94 patient stays
98.9%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
182 patient stays
99.5%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
99 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
33 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
182 patient stays
96.7%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
196 patient stays
54.1%
Measures are reported under the CMS Hospice Quality Reporting Program. Reporting periods vary by measure (2022 to 2023). Measures without current CMS data are not shown.
9/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 80
0.4%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 65
65%
Early live discharges
National percentile 56
6.7%
Late live discharges
National percentile 55
41.6%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 95
20.2%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 65
2.2%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 64
$19,062
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 38
11.2 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 58
8.7%
Visits near death
National percentile 49
93.1%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

IN HOME HEALTH, LLC
Hospice Care, Community Based
4487 COLUMBIA RD STE 103
MARTINEZ, GA 30907
Columbia County (706) 860-7374

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Southerncare, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Southerncare, Inc. is 1720787211. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 23, 2023. The provider is doing business as Heartland.

Where is Southerncare, Inc. located?

Southerncare, Inc. is located at 4487 Columbia Rd Ste 103, Martinez, GA 30907. The listed phone number is (706) 860-7374.

What is Southerncare, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospice Care, Community Based with taxonomy code 251G00000X.

Does Southerncare, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 11D1038778) is associated with this NPI, valid through March 27, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Southerncare, Inc. a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Heartland Hospice- Augusta is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 111610), certified since February 25, 2004.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Southerncare, Inc. was last updated on February 23, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.