Wellstar Community Hospice
Austell, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111507)
CMS process measure: 98.24 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 138 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (770) 732-6710 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Wellstar Community Hospice received 3 stars overall in the CMS family caregiver survey, with 86% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 98.24 is above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Wellstar Community Hospice serves 138 ZIP codes from its office in Austell, Georgia, in Cobb County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Wellstar Community Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 111507, certified since 1984. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Wellstar Community Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Austell, Georgia, serving families in Cobb County and the surrounding region. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 19, 1984.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Wellstar Community Hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars. Among caregivers surveyed, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, Wellstar Community Hospice scored 98.24, which is above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS reports the hospice's care index score as 10, and 37.9% of patients had visits in the final days of life, as recorded in CMS data.
Wellstar Community Hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 138 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad reach from its Austell office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; families should confirm current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. This profile does not describe staffing, facilities, or specific services, as CMS data does not include those details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Wellstar Community Hospice?
Yes, Wellstar Community Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 111507, certified since June 19, 1984). 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, Wellstar Community Hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 86% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Wellstar Community Hospice scored 98.24 on the CMS composite process measure, which is above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Wellstar Community Hospice serves 138 ZIP codes from its office in Austell, Georgia, in Cobb County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 138 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Wellstar Community Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS survey results and quality measures are more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Wellstar Community Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 19, 1984, according to CMS records.
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 is for those who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes a person has six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; patients can still receive care for pain, symptoms, and emotional or spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify where this hospice provides care; please contact Wellstar Community Hospice at (770) 732-6710 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
CMS data does not describe the intake process; please contact Wellstar Community Hospice at (770) 732-6710 to learn how to begin care and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about the CAHPS survey results, the composite process score compared to the state average, the service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Wellstar Community Hospice at (770) 732-6710 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Wellstar Community Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111507?state=GA to confirm current CMS-reported details.
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.