Georgia Hospice Care
Lawrenceville, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 851510)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 207 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (770) 302-2251 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Georgia Hospice Care received 3 stars from family caregivers on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 83% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Georgia Hospice Care serves 207 ZIP codes from its Lawrenceville, Georgia office in Gwinnett County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Georgia Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 851510, since May 30, 2019). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Georgia Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice based in Lawrenceville, Georgia, serving Gwinnett County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since May 30, 2019 (CCN 851510).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who completed the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among respondents, 83% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their experience of care a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Georgia Hospice Care scored 100.00, which is above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS also reports that 59.2% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, a separate measure of care delivery.
Georgia Hospice Care's service area, as reflected in Care Compare data, spans 207 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published survey and quality-measure results available for this hospice. Where CMS has not published a particular measure, this is often due to small patient sample sizes and should not be read as an indication of poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Georgia Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 851510) since May 30, 2019, 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 CAHPS survey data shows a 3-star overall rating, with 83% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 82% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 100.00, above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS also reports 59.2% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Georgia Hospice Care, based in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, serves 207 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 207 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Georgia Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS survey and quality measures are better indicators to review alongside ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 30, 2019.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice does not mean giving up care — it shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life; patients can generally still receive treatment for unrelated conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Georgia Hospice Care at (770) 302-2251 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This information is not included in the CMS data; contact Georgia Hospice Care directly at (770) 302-2251 to ask about starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these details for Georgia Hospice Care on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Georgia Hospice Care (CCN 851510) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/851510?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.