Affinity Hospice
Canton, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111717)
CMS process measure: 79.3 (state average 93.95 — below state average)
Serves: 64 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (706) 403-4033 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said Affinity Hospice would definitely be recommended by 84% of them, with 80% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, Affinity Hospice scored 79.30, below the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Affinity Hospice serves 64 ZIP codes from its Canton, Georgia office in Cherokee County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address is covered.
Yes, Affinity Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 111717, since 2011); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No further cost details are provided in this listing.
About this hospice
Affinity Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Canton, Georgia, in Cherokee County. It has been certified by Medicare since December 8, 2011, and is classified as an 'Other' ownership type. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost figures beyond that fact.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, 84% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Affinity Hospice, and 80% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Affinity Hospice scored 79.30, which is below the Georgia state average of 93.95. This composite reflects a bundle of care-process items CMS tracks across hospices; a below-average score suggests families and referring physicians may want to ask specific questions about how care processes are carried out here.
Affinity Hospice reports serving 64 ZIP codes from its Canton, Georgia office. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the latest vintage and any additional detail. Where CMS has not published a particular measure, that reflects CMS's own data limitations, such as small patient counts, rather than any indication of care quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Affinity Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 111717, since December 8, 2011). 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's CAHPS survey, 84% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Affinity Hospice, and 80% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Affinity Hospice scored 79.30 on CMS's composite process measure, which is below the Georgia state average of 93.95.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Affinity Hospice serves 64 ZIP codes from its office in Canton, Georgia, in Cherokee County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 64 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Affinity Hospice's ownership type as 'Other.' Ownership type can inform families' questions but does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Affinity Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 8, 2011.
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, as certified by a doctor.
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, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This listing does not specify care settings; please contact Affinity Hospice at (706) 403-4033 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This listing does not include intake details; please contact Affinity Hospice at (706) 403-4033 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality scores compared to the state average, and areas served — for specifics beyond what's published, contact Affinity Hospice at (706) 403-4033.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Affinity Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111717?state=GA.
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.