Affinity Care Of Georgia, Llc
Atlanta, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 851587)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (770) 525-5550 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Affinity Care Of Georgia 52% of the time, and the hospice scored 100.00 on the CMS composite process measure, above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice.
Affinity Care Of Georgia serves 34 ZIP codes from its Atlanta, GA office in Dekalb County. Families should confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Affinity Care Of Georgia is Medicare-certified, with CCN 851587, certified since November 22, 2023. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Affinity Care Of Georgia, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice serving the Atlanta, Georgia area, based in Dekalb County. CMS Care Compare data does not specify the ownership type for this hospice, so families should confirm this directly with the provider. Affinity Care Of Georgia has been Medicare-certified since November 22, 2023.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 52% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 67% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale. CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice, which is often the case with smaller patient counts and does not by itself indicate anything about quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, Affinity Care Of Georgia scored 100.00, compared to a Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS has not published a separate care index figure beyond the value shown in the underlying data.
Affinity Care Of Georgia reports serving 34 ZIP codes from its Atlanta office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published, and families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Affinity Care Of Georgia is Medicare-certified (CCN 851587), since November 22, 2023, 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 CMS survey data, 52% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 67% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Affinity Care Of Georgia scored 100.00 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to a Georgia state average of 93.95, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 34 ZIP codes from its Atlanta, GA office in Dekalb County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 34 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS Care Compare data provided does not specify the ownership type for this hospice; contact the hospice at (770) 525-5550 or verify on Medicare Care Compare for this detail.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Affinity Care Of Georgia has been Medicare-certified since November 22, 2023.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment, but it does not mean abandoning care — patients continue to receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; contact the hospice at (770) 525-5550 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; contact the hospice at (770) 525-5550 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and ownership type; you can review these for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare or by calling (770) 525-5550.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Affinity Care Of Georgia directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/851587?state=GA to confirm current CMS data.
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.