Avion Palliative & Hospice Care, Llc
Sandy Springs, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 851553)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 52 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (770) 852-8757 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — including a star rating or percentage who would recommend — for Avion Palliative & Hospice Care in Sandy Springs, GA. CMS also has not reported a composite process score comparison against the Georgia state average for this hospice.
Avion Palliative & Hospice Care serves 52 ZIP codes from its Sandy Springs, GA office in Fulton County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Avion Palliative & Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 851553), certified since November 24, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
Avion Palliative & Hospice Care, LLC is a for-profit hospice located in Sandy Springs, Georgia (Fulton County), Medicare-certified since November 24, 2021 (CCN 851553). This profile is built from CMS Care Compare data and reflects that data's most recent published vintage.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, including a star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend it, or the percentage rating it 9-10. This is often the case for hospices with small patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet released or has withheld the figures for this provider.
Likewise, CMS has not published a composite process measure score or a comparison against the Georgia state average composite score (93.95) for this hospice; the data lists this comparison as "not reported." CMS does report a care index score of 7 and a visits-in-last-days-of-life percentage of 52.4%, figures families may wish to discuss further with the hospice directly.
Avion Palliative & Hospice Care serves a broad area, covering 52 ZIP codes from its Sandy Springs office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are included here. Families are encouraged to verify all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any questions about services, staffing, or how to begin care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Avion Palliative & Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 851553) since November 24, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent recommending, percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS reports a care index score of 7 and a visits-in-last-days-of-life rate of 52.4%, but has not published a composite process score comparison against the Georgia state average (93.95) for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Avion Palliative & Hospice Care serves 52 ZIP codes from its office in Sandy Springs, Fulton County, Georgia.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 52 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 determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and caregiver surveys, where published, offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 24, 2021.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptom relief and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Avion Palliative & Hospice Care at (770) 852-8757 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; contact the hospice directly at (770) 852-8757 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, and how CMS quality measures compare to other hospices; contact Avion Palliative & Hospice Care at (770) 852-8757 to discuss specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Avion Palliative & Hospice Care (CCN 851553) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/851553?state=GA to see the latest published CMS data.
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.