Circle Of Hope Hospice
Norcross, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 851539)
CMS process measure: 88.89 (state average 93.95 — below state average)
Serves: 43 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (678) 691-9773 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Circle Of Hope Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 88.89, which is below the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Circle Of Hope Hospice serves 43 ZIP codes from its office in Norcross, Georgia, in Gwinnett County.
Yes, Circle Of Hope Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 851539, since 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Circle Of Hope Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Norcross, Georgia, serving families in Gwinnett County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 24, 2020.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Circle Of Hope Hospice. This is often the case for hospices with small numbers of surveyed patients and families, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not released this information publicly.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Circle Of Hope Hospice scored 88.89, 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 9 and notes that 42.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent published data.
Circle Of Hope Hospice reports serving 43 ZIP codes from its Norcross office. Families should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of this listing. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Circle Of Hope Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 851539) since November 24, 2020, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Circle Of Hope Hospice scored 88.89 on the CMS composite process measure, which is below the Georgia state average of 93.95.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The hospice reports serving 43 ZIP codes from its office in Norcross, Georgia, in Gwinnett County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 43 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Circle Of Hope Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but CMS makes it public for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 24, 2020, according to CMS records.
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 patients who have stopped seeking a cure, typically when life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort, dignity, and quality of life; patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings for Circle Of Hope Hospice; please contact the hospice at (678) 691-9773 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include intake or referral details; please contact Circle Of Hope Hospice directly at (678) 691-9773 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about CMS quality measures, CAHPS survey results, service area, ownership, and how care is provided; contact the hospice at (678) 691-9773 for specifics not covered in this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Circle Of Hope Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/851539?state=GA to confirm current CMS-reported details.
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.