Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care Of Georgia
Marietta, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 851526)
CMS process measure: 99.11 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 57 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (352) 343-1341 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 80% would definitely recommend Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care Of Georgia, with 78% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 99.11 is above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care Of Georgia serves 57 ZIP codes from its Marietta, Georgia office in Cobb County.
Yes, Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care Of Georgia is Medicare-certified (CCN 851526, since 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care Of Georgia is a non-profit hospice based in Marietta, Georgia, serving families in Cobb County and surrounding communities. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 4, 2020.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 80% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 78% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating figure in this data set, though the recommendation and rating percentages reflect direct caregiver feedback collected through the survey.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Cornerstone scored 99.11, compared to the Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing this hospice above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports that 73.3% of patients received a visit in the final days of life, one component tracked within care process measures. Where other measures are not listed here, CMS has not published them for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient counts rather than any indicator of care quality.
Cornerstone's service area, per CMS data, spans 57 ZIP codes surrounding its Marietta office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care Of Georgia is Medicare-certified (CCN 851526) since May 4, 2020, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
According to CMS Care Compare, 80% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 99.11, compared to the Georgia state average of 93.95, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows it serves 57 ZIP codes from its Marietta, Georgia office in Cobb County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 57 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine care quality, but it can be relevant to some families' preferences.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 4, 2020.
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 focuses on comfort for those 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 to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (352) 343-1341 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (352) 343-1341 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, staff availability, how care needs are met, and caregiver satisfaction ratings like those reported to CMS.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care Of Georgia (CCN 851526) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/851526?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.