Aveanna Hospice
Duluth, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 851556)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 38 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (470) 464-8000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Aveanna Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its composite process quality score is 100.00, above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Aveanna Hospice serves 38 ZIP codes from its Duluth, Georgia office in Gwinnett County.
Yes, Aveanna Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 851556, since 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Aveanna Hospice is a for-profit hospice provider based in Duluth, Georgia, serving families in Gwinnett County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since March 23, 2022, meaning it meets federal standards for participation in the Medicare hospice benefit.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Aveanna Hospice has not had CAHPS family caregiver survey results published. This is often due to too few surveyed patients to report reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — CMS simply has not released a star rating, percent-recommend figure, or percent-rated-9-10 figure for this hospice.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Aveanna Hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 52.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the same data source.
Aveanna Hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, covers 38 ZIP codes from its Duluth office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Aveanna Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 23, 2022 (CCN 851556), 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Aveanna Hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Aveanna Hospice's composite process score is 100.00, above the Georgia state average of 93.95, and CMS lists a care index score of 9 with 52.6% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Aveanna Hospice, based in Duluth, Georgia (Gwinnett County), serves 38 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 38 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Aveanna Hospice is a for-profit organization; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but CMS reports it for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 23, 2022.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to managing symptoms and providing comfort and support, but it does not mean giving up care altogether.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Aveanna Hospice at (470) 464-8000 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Aveanna Hospice directly at (470) 464-8000 to learn about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures, service area, and staffing; contact Aveanna Hospice at (470) 464-8000 for specifics not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Aveanna Hospice's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/851556?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.