Family Hospice
Dalton, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 851501)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 10 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (706) 217-5912 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results, such as a star rating or percent who would recommend, for Family Hospice, often because of a small number of surveyed patients. CMS does report a care index score of 9 and visits in the last days of life for 52.2% of patients, though a composite score comparison to the Georgia state average is listed as not reported.
Family Hospice serves 10 ZIP codes from its Dalton, Georgia office in Whitfield County, according to CMS data.
Yes, Family Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 851501), certified since April 19, 2018, so the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Family Hospice is a for-profit hospice serving Dalton, Georgia, and the surrounding Whitfield County area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 19, 2018, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 851501.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, such as a star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or the percentage rating it 9-10. This often happens when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not released that data for this location.
On CMS quality measures, Family Hospice has a reported care index score of 9. CMS also reports that visits occurred in the last days of life for 52.2% of patients. A composite process measure comparison to the Georgia state average (93.95) is listed as 'not reported' for this hospice, meaning CMS has not published a direct comparison figure at this time.
Family Hospice's service area, according to CMS data, covers 10 ZIP codes from its Dalton, Georgia office in Whitfield County.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the CMS Care Compare listing directly and to contact the hospice with any specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Family Hospice is Medicare-certified under CCN 851501, certified since April 19, 2018. 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 caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for Family Hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts rather than indicating poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists a care index score of 9 and reports that 52.2% of patients had visits in the last days of life; the composite process comparison to the Georgia state average of 93.95 is listed as 'not reported' for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Family Hospice serves 10 ZIP codes from its office in Dalton, Georgia, in Whitfield County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 10 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Family Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it may be relevant to some families' decision-making.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Family Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 19, 2018.
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 patients who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less, as certified by a physician.
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 all care, and patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify where Family Hospice delivers care. Please contact the hospice at (706) 217-5912 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not describe the admission process. Please contact Family Hospice at (706) 217-5912 to learn how to begin care and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is delivered; you can review these details for Family Hospice on Medicare Care Compare and by calling (706) 217-5912.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Family Hospice (CCN 851501) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/851501?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.