Compassus-Kennesaw
Kennesaw, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111627)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 38 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (770) 218-1997 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Compassus-Kennesaw, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Compassus-Kennesaw serves 38 ZIP codes from its Kennesaw, Georgia office in Cobb County.
Yes, Compassus-Kennesaw is Medicare-certified, with CCN 111627, certified since 2006. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Compassus-Kennesaw is a for-profit hospice serving families in and around Kennesaw, Georgia, in Cobb County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 30, 2006, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 111627.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (such as star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality of care.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Compassus-Kennesaw scored 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 9 and notes that 80.9% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the most recent CMS Care Compare data vintage available.
Compassus-Kennesaw's service area covers 38 ZIP codes from its Kennesaw, Georgia office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates this data periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Compassus-Kennesaw is Medicare-certified (CCN 111627), certified since March 30, 2006, 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 for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts; this does not imply poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Compassus-Kennesaw has a composite process score of 100.00, compared to the Georgia state average of 93.95, placing it above the state average; CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 80.9% of patients received visits during the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 38 ZIP codes from its office in Kennesaw, Georgia, in Cobb County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 38 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Compassus-Kennesaw is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor families may consider alongside CMS quality measures, but it does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 30, 2006.
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 people who have stopped seeking curative treatment and are expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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, as patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify the settings where Compassus-Kennesaw provides care; please contact the hospice at (770) 218-1997 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The provided data does not include enrollment steps; please contact Compassus-Kennesaw at (770) 218-1997 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staff availability, how quickly care can begin, and how the hospice supports both patients and families — contact Compassus-Kennesaw at (770) 218-1997 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Compassus-Kennesaw (CCN 111627) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111627?state=GA to confirm current 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.