Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice Care
Rome, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111524)
CMS process measure: 96.98 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 27 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (706) 509-3200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice Care earned a 5-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 93% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.98 is above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice Care serves 27 ZIP codes from its Rome, Georgia office in Floyd County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 111524, since 1990). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice Care is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Rome, Georgia and Floyd County, certified since September 21, 1990. Its ownership type is listed by CMS as "Other."
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice a 5-star rating overall. Among surveyed families, 93% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 91% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 96.98, above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 85.0% of patients received visits during the last days of life, a measure tied to timely symptom and comfort care near the end of life.
This hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 27 ZIP codes.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; where a measure is not shown here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient sample sizes rather than an indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. Families are encouraged to review the Care Compare listing directly and to contact the hospice for details on services, staffing, and how to begin care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 111524) and has been since September 21, 1990. 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 5-star CAHPS rating, with 93% of families saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 91% 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 96.98, which is above the Georgia state average of 93.95, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS Care Compare lists this hospice as serving 27 ZIP codes from its Rome, Georgia office in Floyd County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 27 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 is one factor families may consider alongside quality and survey data, but is not itself an indicator of care quality.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 21, 1990.
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 patients typically expected to have six months or less to live if the illness runs its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life, but patients continue to receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support tailored to their needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice Care at (706) 509-3200 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available here does not describe the enrollment process; contact the hospice directly at (706) 509-3200 for guidance on getting started.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staff availability, how care needs are met at home or elsewhere, and how the hospice's CMS quality scores compare to other providers in the area.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice using CCN 111524 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111524?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.