Amedisys Hospice Care Of Cartersville
Cartersville, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111687)
CMS process measure: 97.93 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 46 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (770) 382-0114 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Amedisys Hospice Care Of Cartersville an overall CAHPS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with 82% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 97.93, above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Amedisys Hospice Care Of Cartersville serves 46 ZIP codes from its Cartersville, Georgia office in Bartow County. Families in this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address is covered.
Yes, Amedisys Hospice Care Of Cartersville is Medicare-certified, with CCN 111687, certified since November 5, 2009. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Amedisys Hospice Care Of Cartersville is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Cartersville, Georgia, serving families in Bartow County and the surrounding area. The agency's ownership is listed with CMS as "Other," and it has been Medicare-certified since November 5, 2009.
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received an overall star rating of 3 out of 5. Among caregivers surveyed, 82% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% rated their experience of care between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 97.93, compared with a Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it above the state average. CMS's care index score for this hospice is listed as 10. Data on the percentage of patients receiving visits in the last days of life is reported at 80.2%.
This hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 46 ZIP codes.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost information is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not shown, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Amedisys Hospice Care Of Cartersville is Medicare-certified (CCN 111687) since November 5, 2009, 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 survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with 82% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 81% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 97.93, compared with a Georgia state average of 93.95, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 46 ZIP codes from its Cartersville, Georgia location in Bartow County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 46 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can be worth knowing, but CMS quality measures reflect performance regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 5, 2009.
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 patients who have a terminal prognosis and have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive care for other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (770) 382-0114 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact the hospice directly at (770) 382-0114 to ask about starting care, and verify certification and details 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 scores compare to state averages, and its service area; for specifics beyond CMS data, contact the hospice at (770) 382-0114.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Amedisys Hospice Care Of Cartersville directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111687?state=GA to review its current CMS data.
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.