Bristol Hospice Georgia, Llc
Atlanta, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111711)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 132 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (770) 434-9530 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 78% would definitely recommend Bristol Hospice Georgia, and 80% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 100.00, above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Bristol Hospice Georgia serves 132 ZIP codes from its Atlanta, Georgia office in Cobb County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is covered by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Bristol Hospice Georgia is Medicare-certified, with CCN 111711, certified since August 26, 2011. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bristol Hospice Georgia, LLC is a for-profit hospice provider based in Atlanta, Georgia, serving families in Cobb County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 26, 2011 (CCN 111711).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 78% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 80% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects delivery of a set of core hospice care processes, Bristol Hospice Georgia scored 100.00, compared to a Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing this hospice above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 62.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published Care Compare data.
Bristol Hospice Georgia's service area, as listed with CMS, spans 132 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its Atlanta office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Bristol Hospice Georgia is Medicare-certified (CCN 111711) since August 26, 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, 78% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 80% rated their overall 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 100.00, compared to a Georgia state average of 93.95, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 62.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Bristol Hospice Georgia serves 132 ZIP codes from its Atlanta office in Cobb County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 132 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Bristol Hospice Georgia is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and family survey results are more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 26, 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 is for patients who have decided to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curative treatment to comfort, symptom management, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions unrelated to their terminal diagnosis.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; contact Bristol Hospice Georgia at (770) 434-9530 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 Bristol Hospice Georgia at (770) 434-9530 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver recommendation rates, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and how care needs would be met; contact Bristol Hospice Georgia at (770) 434-9530 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bristol Hospice Georgia (CCN 111711) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111711?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.