Pruitthealth Hospice And Palliative Care-Atlanta
Norcross, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111533)
CMS process measure: 96.73 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 131 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (404) 292-2081 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 65% would definitely recommend PruittHealth Hospice And Palliative Care-Atlanta, and 65% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 96.73, above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
PruittHealth Hospice And Palliative Care-Atlanta serves 131 ZIP codes from its Norcross, GA office in Gwinnett County. Families outside this list should call to confirm coverage.
Yes, PruittHealth Hospice And Palliative Care-Atlanta is Medicare-certified (CCN 111533), certified since 1993. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
PruittHealth Hospice And Palliative Care-Atlanta is a for-profit hospice based in Norcross, Georgia, in Gwinnett County. It has been Medicare-certified since December 14, 1993 (CCN 111533), meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 65% of family caregivers who responded said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 65% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct CAHPS star rating in the data provided for this hospice; when survey figures are limited, it is often due to small numbers of surveyed families rather than an indication of poor care.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 96.73, which is above the Georgia state average of 93.95. Data also show that 51.6% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, per CMS reporting.
This hospice serves a broad area, covering 131 ZIP codes from its Norcross office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as reported to CMS; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by calling the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. PruittHealth Hospice And Palliative Care-Atlanta is Medicare-certified (CCN 111533) since December 14, 1993, 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 CMS survey data, 65% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 65% 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 measure score is 96.73, which is above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 131 ZIP codes from its Norcross, Georgia office in Gwinnett County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 131 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and family survey results are better indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 14, 1993, over 30 years.
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 generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the goal of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients still receive active medical care for pain and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact PruittHealth Hospice And Palliative Care-Atlanta at (404) 292-2081 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include enrollment steps; call the hospice at (404) 292-2081 to ask how to begin care and confirm eligibility.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how visits are staffed near end of life, service area, and how the hospice compares to state averages on quality measures — all of which you can review on Medicare Care Compare and by calling the hospice directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up PruittHealth Hospice And Palliative Care-Atlanta (CCN 111533) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111533?state=GA to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.