Georgia Hospice Care
Acworth, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111673)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 58 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (770) 387-9578 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Georgia Hospice Care 85% of the time, and its CMS composite process-of-care score of 100.00 is above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data available.
Georgia Hospice Care serves 58 ZIP codes from its Acworth, Georgia office in Cobb County. Families in this broader region may be eligible for its hospice services.
Yes, Georgia Hospice Care is Medicare-certified, with CMS Certification Number 111673, certified since October 1, 2008. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Georgia Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice located in Acworth, Georgia, serving families in Cobb County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 2008, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 111673.
According to CMS Care Compare data, 85% of family caregivers surveyed said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data available here.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Georgia Hospice Care scored 100.00, which is above the Georgia state average of 93.95. This composite reflects how consistently the hospice completed a bundle of recommended care processes. CMS also reports that 69.7% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, a measure of timely, hands-on care near the end of life.
Georgia Hospice Care's service area covers 58 ZIP codes from its Acworth office, giving it a broad reach across the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare, as CMS updates its data periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Georgia Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 111673) since October 1, 2008, 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 survey, 85% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Georgia Hospice Care, and 78% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process-of-care score is 100.00, above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS also reports that 69.7% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Georgia Hospice Care serves 58 ZIP codes from its Acworth, Georgia office in Cobb County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 58 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Georgia Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type alone doesn't determine quality; CMS quality measures and family survey results are more direct indicators of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 2008.
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 people who have decided to stop curative treatment and are expected to have a limited life expectancy, typically six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care or attention, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Georgia Hospice Care at (770) 387-9578 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care, contact Georgia Hospice Care directly at (770) 387-9578 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about family caregiver satisfaction, CMS quality scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review this hospice's CMS figures here and also contact them at (770) 387-9578 for further details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Georgia Hospice Care (CCN 111673) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111673?state=GA to confirm current ratings and 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.