Compassus-Atlanta
Duluth, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111648)
CMS process measure: 99.13 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 68 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (770) 449-8142 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey for Compassus-Atlanta said they would recommend it 61% of the time, and it scored 99.13 on the CMS composite process measure, above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS has not published a separate star rating figure for this hospice in the available data.
Compassus-Atlanta serves 68 ZIP codes from its office in Duluth, Georgia, located in Gwinnett County.
Yes, Compassus-Atlanta is Medicare-certified, with CCN 111648, certified since March 23, 2007. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Compassus-Atlanta is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Duluth, Georgia, serving families in Gwinnett County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since March 23, 2007, and is operated as a for-profit organization. According to CMS Care Compare data, Compassus-Atlanta serves 68 ZIP codes from its Duluth office.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 61% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 60% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided, though the recommendation and rating percentages above come from that same survey.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Compassus-Atlanta scored 99.13, which is above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice and indicates that 54.0% of patients received visits from a hospice team member near the end of life, based on the most recently published CMS Care Compare data.
Hospice care for eligible Medicare beneficiaries is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost figures beyond this are provided here. Families are encouraged to review these figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any additional questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Compassus-Atlanta is Medicare-certified (CCN 111648) since March 23, 2007, 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, 61% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Compassus-Atlanta, and 60% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Compassus-Atlanta scored 99.13 on the CMS composite process measure, which is above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and reports that 54.0% of patients received visits near the end of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Compassus-Atlanta serves 68 ZIP codes from its office in Duluth, Georgia, in Gwinnett County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 68 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Compassus-Atlanta is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not directly determine quality, so it's best reviewed alongside CMS survey and process measure data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Compassus-Atlanta has been Medicare-certified since March 23, 2007.
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 curative treatment and typically have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment, but it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Compassus-Atlanta; please contact the hospice at (770) 449-8142 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin the process, contact Compassus-Atlanta directly at (770) 449-8142 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality measure scores, service area, and how the hospice communicates with patients and families; the answers above reflect what CMS has published for Compassus-Atlanta, and additional questions can be directed to (770) 449-8142.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's published data for Compassus-Atlanta at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111648?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.