Agape Hospice Care Of Cherokee County, Llc
Woodstock, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 851517)
CMS process measure: 97.22 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 79 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (404) 763-1456 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Agape Hospice Care Of Cherokee County a CAHPS rating of 3 stars, with 84% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.22 is above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Agape Hospice Care Of Cherokee County serves 79 ZIP codes from its Woodstock, Georgia office in Cherokee County.
Yes, Agape Hospice Care Of Cherokee County, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 851517, since December 2019); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Agape Hospice Care Of Cherokee County, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Woodstock, Georgia, serving families in Cherokee County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 5, 2019, meaning it has met federal requirements to provide hospice services covered by the Medicare hospice benefit.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 84% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes — this hospice scored 97.22, which is above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and shows that 51.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the published data.
This hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 79 ZIP codes from its Woodstock office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published, and are subject to CMS's update schedule. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for a hospice, that generally reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Agape Hospice Care Of Cherokee County, LLC has been Medicare-certified since December 5, 2019 (CCN 851517), 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 the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars; 84% said they would definitely recommend it, and 82% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 97.22, which is above the Georgia state average of 93.95, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows this hospice serves 79 ZIP codes from its office in Woodstock, Cherokee County, Georgia.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 79 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity. Ownership type does not determine quality on its own; CMS quality and survey measures are the best indicators available for comparison.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 5, 2019.
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 focused on comfort for patients who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, symptom relief, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Agape Hospice Care Of Cherokee County at (404) 763-1456 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin hospice care with this provider, contact them directly at (404) 763-1456 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and its service area — all of which are covered in this listing using CMS data; for further specifics, contact the hospice directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice's official CMS data, including CCN 851517, at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/851517?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.