Atl Hospice And Palliative Care
Buford, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 851570)
CMS process measure: 77.08 (state average 93.95 — below state average)
Serves: 63 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (678) 353-8528 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Atl Hospice And Palliative Care, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 77.08 compared with a Georgia state average of 93.95, placing it below the state average.
Atl Hospice And Palliative Care serves 63 ZIP codes from its Buford, Georgia office in Gwinnett County.
Yes, Atl Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 851570), certified since February 15, 2023, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Atl Hospice And Palliative Care is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Buford, Georgia and the surrounding Gwinnett County area. CMS Care Compare data does not list an ownership type for this hospice in the records provided; families wishing to confirm this detail should check the hospice's Care Compare page directly. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 15, 2023.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice in the data available. This often happens with hospices that have small patient counts, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — simply that CMS has not yet published or has withheld the figures.
On the CMS composite process measure, a quality score reflecting how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Atl Hospice And Palliative Care scored 77.08, compared with a Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 32.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to Care Compare data.
The hospice's service area spans 63 ZIP codes from its Buford office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Atl Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 851570) as of February 15, 2023, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 77.08, compared with a Georgia state average of 93.95, placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 32.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 63 ZIP codes from its Buford, Georgia office in Gwinnett County.
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?
The ownership type is not listed in the available CMS data; families can check the hospice's Care Compare page or call (678) 353-8528 to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 15, 2023.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief at any stage of a serious illness, alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those nearing the end of life who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
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 illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact them at (678) 353-8528 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the enrollment process; contact the hospice at (678) 353-8528 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (678) 353-8528 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Atl Hospice And Palliative Care (CCN 851570) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/851570?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.