Heritage Hospice, Inc
Marietta, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111614)
CMS process measure: 82.1 (state average 93.95 — below state average)
Serves: 148 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (770) 423-5959 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Heritage Hospice, Inc received a 1-star CAHPS caregiver rating, with 72% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 82.10, which is below the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Heritage Hospice, Inc serves 148 ZIP codes from its Marietta, GA office in Cobb County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Heritage Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 111614), certified since 2004; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Heritage Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Marietta, Georgia, serving families in Cobb County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 5, 2004.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Heritage Hospice, Inc received a caregiver star rating of 1 out of 5. Among caregivers surveyed, 72% said they would definitely recommend the hospice, and 74% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice completed a set of recommended care processes, Heritage Hospice, Inc scored 82.10, compared to a Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS classifies this as below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 71.8% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, per the published data.
Heritage Hospice, Inc's service area, as listed by CMS, covers 148 ZIP codes from its Marietta office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts and does not by itself indicate poor quality. Families are encouraged to review the CMS Care Compare listing directly for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Heritage Hospice, Inc?
Yes, Heritage Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 111614), certified since 2004. 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, Heritage Hospice, Inc received a 1-star caregiver rating; 72% of caregivers said they would definitely recommend the hospice and 74% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Heritage Hospice, Inc scored 82.10 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to a Georgia state average of 93.95, which CMS classifies as below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare, Heritage Hospice, Inc serves 148 ZIP codes from its Marietta, GA office in Cobb County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 148 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Heritage Hospice, Inc is listed as for-profit in CMS data; ownership type is one factor among several and does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
CMS records show Heritage Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since August 5, 2004.
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 is generally chosen when a patient and doctor decide to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
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 on care, attention, or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Heritage Hospice, Inc; please contact the hospice at (770) 423-5959 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact Heritage Hospice, Inc at (770) 423-5959 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, CMS quality measure scores, service area, and how the hospice supports patients and families; you can review these details for Heritage Hospice, Inc on Medicare Care Compare and by calling (770) 423-5959.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Heritage Hospice, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111614?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.