Compassus-North Georgia
Calhoun, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111506)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 29 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (706) 602-9001 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Compassus-North Georgia, so no star rating or percent-recommend figures are available. However, its CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Compassus-North Georgia serves 29 ZIP codes from its Calhoun, Georgia office in Gordon County.
Yes, Compassus-North Georgia is Medicare-certified (CCN 111506, certified since 1984); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Compassus-North Georgia is a for-profit hospice program based in Calhoun, Georgia, serving families in Gordon County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 30, 1984, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for several decades.
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 imply anything negative about the quality of care provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Compassus-North Georgia scored 100.00, compared with the Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that visits occurred in the last days of life for 81.7% of patients, and the hospice's care index score is 8.
Compassus-North Georgia's service area covers 29 ZIP codes from its Calhoun 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 are provided here beyond that fact.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Compassus-North Georgia is Medicare-certified (CCN 111506, since March 30, 1984), 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 when patient counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, compared with the Georgia state average of 93.95, placing it above the state average; CMS also reports visits in the last days of life occurred for 81.7% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Compassus-North Georgia serves 29 ZIP codes from its office in Calhoun, Gordon County, Georgia.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 29 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Compassus-North Georgia is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but it is disclosed by CMS for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 30, 1984.
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 rather than cure, typically when a doctor believes a person has a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; patients can also stop hospice care if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Compassus-North Georgia at (706) 602-9001 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; please contact Compassus-North Georgia at (706) 602-9001 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how the hospice communicates with families — contact Compassus-North Georgia at (706) 602-9001 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Compassus-North Georgia (CCN 111506) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111506?state=GA to confirm current 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.