Affinity Hospice
Marietta, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111762)
CMS process measure: 85.61 (state average 93.95 — below state average)
Serves: 67 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (404) 444-4748 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Affinity Hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed. On the CMS composite process measure, Affinity Hospice scored 85.61, below the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Affinity Hospice serves 67 ZIP codes from its Marietta, Georgia office in Cobb County.
Yes, Affinity Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 111762, since 2015); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Affinity Hospice is a for-profit hospice serving Marietta, Georgia and the surrounding Cobb County area. It has been Medicare-certified since May 21, 2015, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 111762.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Affinity Hospice. This is often the case when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable results, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of important care processes, Affinity Hospice scored 85.61, compared with the Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and that visits occurred in the last days of life for 38.4% of patients, per CMS data.
Affinity Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 67 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 most recently published; families are encouraged to review the current listing directly on Care Compare for the latest figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Affinity Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 111762) since May 21, 2015, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Affinity Hospice, which often happens when too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Affinity Hospice scored 85.61 on the CMS composite process measure, compared with the Georgia state average of 93.95, placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 38.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Affinity Hospice serves 67 ZIP codes from its Marietta, Georgia office in Cobb County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 67 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Affinity Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and surveys are more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Affinity Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 21, 2015.
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 generally for patients who have decided to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients can still receive medical attention and symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in CMS data for Affinity Hospice; please contact the hospice at (404) 444-4748 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Affinity Hospice directly at (404) 444-4748 to learn about starting care, and verify current certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and how care is delivered; contact Affinity Hospice at (404) 444-4748 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Affinity Hospice's current CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111762?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.