Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Georgia
Alpharetta, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111640)
CMS process measure: 91.13 (state average 93.95 — below state average)
Serves: 125 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (404) 250-4950 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Georgia 3 stars in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 83% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 91.13, below the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Georgia serves 125 ZIP codes from its office in Alpharetta, Georgia, in Fulton County.
Yes, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Georgia is Medicare-certified (CCN 111640, since 2006); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Georgia is a non-profit hospice based in Alpharetta, Fulton County, Georgia. It has been Medicare-certified since October 11, 2006 (CCN 111640).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 83% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to family and friends, and 81% rated their overall experience of care 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 91.13, compared with a Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and shows that 60.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recently published Care Compare data.
This hospice reports serving a broad area, covering 125 ZIP codes from its Alpharetta office.
Some measures may not be published by CMS for every hospice, often due to small numbers of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality, only limited published data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost or fee details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to CMS's most recent publication vintage.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. This hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 11, 2006 (CCN 111640), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 83% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 81% rating their overall experience 9 or 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 91.13, compared with a Georgia state average of 93.95, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 125 ZIP codes from its office in Alpharetta, Fulton County, Georgia.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 125 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type does not directly determine care quality, but it can be one factor families consider alongside CMS survey and quality measure data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 11, 2006.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care is comfort-focused care for people with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean no care is provided, but rather that treatment aimed at curing the illness is generally paused in favor of comfort-focused care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (404) 250-4950 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (404) 250-4950 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and how to begin care; contact the hospice at (404) 250-4950 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111640?state=GA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.