Amedisys Hospice Of Dalton
Dalton, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111643)
CMS process measure: 99.62 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 38 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (706) 259-2518 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Amedisys Hospice Of Dalton earned 4 stars in the CMS family caregiver survey, with 87% of caregivers saying they'd definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.62 is above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Amedisys Hospice Of Dalton serves 38 ZIP codes from its Dalton, Georgia office in Whitfield County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Amedisys Hospice Of Dalton is Medicare-certified (CCN 111643, since 2006). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Amedisys Hospice Of Dalton is a for-profit hospice serving Dalton, Georgia and the surrounding Whitfield County area. It has been Medicare-certified since December 18, 2006, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 111643.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 4 stars. Among surveyed caregivers, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of family members who responded to the CMS survey, as published on Medicare Care Compare.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice delivered a set of recommended care processes, Amedisys Hospice Of Dalton scored 99.62, compared to the Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 85.3% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the data CMS has published for this hospice.
Amedisys Hospice Of Dalton reports serving 38 ZIP codes from its Dalton 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 reported by CMS; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Amedisys Hospice Of Dalton is Medicare-certified (CCN 111643) since December 18, 2006, 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 earned an overall rating of 4 stars, with 87% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% 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 99.62, above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and reports 85.3% of patients received visits during their last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Amedisys Hospice Of Dalton reports serving 38 ZIP codes from its Dalton, Georgia location in Whitfield County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 38 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 by itself indicate quality; CMS publishes the same survey and quality measures regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 18, 2006.
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 rather than cure for people with a terminal diagnosis, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean abandoning medical care or support, which continues under the hospice team's attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Amedisys Hospice Of Dalton at (706) 259-2518 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here does not describe intake steps; please contact the hospice directly at (706) 259-2518 to ask how to begin care, and verify information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores compared to the state average, and the ZIP codes served — all of which are available for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare, along with any additional questions answered directly by the hospice at (706) 259-2518.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Amedisys Hospice Of Dalton (CCN 111643) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111643?state=GA to confirm current ratings and details.
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.