Agape Hospice Care Of Northeast Georgia, Llc
Lawrenceville, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111697)
CMS process measure: 98.44 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 122 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (404) 763-1456 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Agape Hospice Care Of Northeast Georgia 4 stars, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.44 is above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Agape Hospice Care Of Northeast Georgia serves 122 ZIP codes from its Lawrenceville, Georgia office in Gwinnett County.
Yes, Agape Hospice Care Of Northeast Georgia is Medicare-certified (CCN 111697, since 2010). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Agape Hospice Care Of Northeast Georgia, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Lawrenceville, Georgia, in Gwinnett County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 6, 2010 (CCN 111697), and it currently serves a wide area covering 122 ZIP codes.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among surveyed caregivers, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family members of patients who received care.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 98.44, above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 67.0% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the most recent published Care Compare data.
Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, it is often due to small patient counts in the reporting period, and this should not be read as an indication of lower quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published reporting period available at the time of this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Agape Hospice Care Of Northeast Georgia has been Medicare-certified since July 6, 2010 (CCN 111697), 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 CAHPS survey data shows a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 89% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 85% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 98.44, 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?
This hospice serves 122 ZIP codes from its Lawrenceville, Georgia office in Gwinnett County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 122 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 directly determine quality of care, but it is one factor families may want to know when comparing providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 6, 2010.
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 focuses on comfort for people who have chosen to stop curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive medication and support for symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (404) 763-1456 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly at (404) 763-1456 to ask about starting care, 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 care processes compare to state averages, service area, and how to begin care — you can review this hospice's published CMS figures and also call (404) 763-1456 for details not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111697?state=GA using CCN 111697.
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.