Amicasa Hospice Home Care
Decatur, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111707)
CMS process measure: 86.67 (state average 93.95 — below state average)
Serves: 54 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (404) 537-1960 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said 63% would definitely recommend Amicasa Hospice Home Care, and 59% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 86.67, below the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Amicasa Hospice Home Care serves 54 ZIP codes from its Decatur, Georgia office in Dekalb County.
Yes, Amicasa Hospice Home Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 111707), certified since 2011; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Amicasa Hospice Home Care is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Decatur, Georgia (Dekalb County), certified since June 16, 2011. Its ownership is classified by CMS as "Other."
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 63% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 59% rated it 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale. CMS has not published a distinct overall CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided, though the recommend and top-box rating percentages above come directly from the CAHPS survey results.
On the CMS composite process measure, Amicasa Hospice Home Care scored 86.67, compared to a Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 6 and notes that 11.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the published data.
Amicasa Hospice Home Care serves a broad area, covering 54 ZIP codes from its Decatur, Georgia office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Amicasa Hospice Home Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 111707), certified since June 16, 2011, 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, 63% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 59% rated 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 86.67, compared to a Georgia state average of 93.95, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 54 ZIP codes from its Decatur, Georgia location in Dekalb County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 54 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can be worth noting, but CMS quality data should be reviewed alongside it rather than relying on ownership type alone.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 16, 2011.
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 stopped curative treatment and are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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 giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Amicasa Hospice Home Care at (404) 537-1960 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact Amicasa Hospice Home Care at (404) 537-1960 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the ZIP codes served, all of which are noted above; for other specifics, contact the hospice directly at (404) 537-1960.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Amicasa Hospice Home Care directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111707?state=GA using CCN 111707.
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.