Dharma Hospice And Palliative Care, Llc
Doraville, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 851566)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 17 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (678) 629-3126 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Dharma Hospice And Palliative Care, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. This often happens with hospices that have smaller patient counts, and does not necessarily reflect the quality of care.
Dharma Hospice And Palliative Care serves 17 ZIP codes from its office in Doraville, Georgia, located in Dekalb County. Families in the surrounding area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Dharma Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 851566), certified since January 25, 2023. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that the patient qualifies.
About this hospice
Dharma Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Doraville, Georgia and surrounding communities in Dekalb County. The provider has been Medicare-certified since January 25, 2023, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 851566. The listing data does not specify whether the agency is operated as for-profit, non-profit, or government-run; families should confirm ownership type directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregiver survey results (CAHPS) — including the overall star rating, the percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percentage rating it 9 or 10 — have not been published for this hospice. This is common for smaller or newer providers with limited patient counts and does not indicate poor quality; it simply means CMS has not yet released enough survey data.
Similarly, the CMS composite process measure score and care index score for this hospice are not reported in the available data, so no comparison to the Georgia state average composite score of 93.95 can be made at this time. As more data becomes available through CMS, these figures may be published in future updates.
Dharma Hospice And Palliative Care reports serving 17 ZIP codes from its Doraville, Georgia location. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures cited above come from CMS Care Compare data as of the most recent available vintage. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice or via Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Dharma Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 851566), certified since January 25, 2023, 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 hospices that have smaller patient counts; this does not imply poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so it cannot currently be compared to the Georgia state average of 93.95.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 17 ZIP codes from its office in Doraville, Georgia, in Dekalb County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 17 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The available CMS data does not specify the ownership type for this hospice; contact the hospice at (678) 629-3126 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Dharma Hospice And Palliative Care has been Medicare-certified since January 25, 2023.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care is a specific palliative-focused benefit for people with a terminal diagnosis who are no longer pursuing curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on medical attention or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The location of care isn't specified in the available CMS data; contact the hospice at (678) 629-3126 to ask where they typically provide care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not describe the enrollment process; contact the hospice directly at (678) 629-3126 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, the CMS composite quality score, service area, staffing, and how the hospice supports patients and families — contact the hospice at (678) 629-3126 for specifics not covered by published CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Dharma Hospice And Palliative Care directly using CCN 851566 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/851566?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.