Amedisys Hospice Care Of Kennesaw
Kennesaw, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111686)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 63 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (770) 423-1316 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Amedisys Hospice Care Of Kennesaw received a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 84% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Amedisys Hospice Care Of Kennesaw serves 63 ZIP codes from its Kennesaw, Georgia office in Cobb County.
Yes, Amedisys Hospice Care Of Kennesaw is Medicare-certified (CCN 111686, since 2009); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Amedisys Hospice Care Of Kennesaw is a for-profit hospice located in Kennesaw, Georgia, serving families in Cobb County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 20, 2009, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 111686.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5. Among caregivers surveyed, 84% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to a Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 83.0% of patients received visits during the last days of life, per published data.
This hospice's service area covers 63 ZIP codes from its Kennesaw office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient sample sizes rather than any indication of care quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here beyond that fact. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Amedisys Hospice Care Of Kennesaw is Medicare-certified (CCN 111686) as of November 20, 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?
CMS Care Compare data shows a 3-star CAHPS rating, with 84% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 82% 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 100.00, compared to a Georgia state average of 93.95, placing it above the state average; CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and 83.0% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The hospice serves 63 ZIP codes from its Kennesaw, Georgia office in Cobb County, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 63 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 is one factor among several, and CMS publishes quality and survey data regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 20, 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 typically for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No; hospice shifts the focus to comfort, symptom management, and quality of life rather than curative treatment, but it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (770) 423-1316 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice at (770) 423-1316 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, staffing, service area, and how quality measures compare to state averages — this hospice's published CMS figures are noted above, and further questions can be directed to (770) 423-1316.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view current CMS data for this hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111686?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.