Guardian Angels Hospice
Tucker, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111793)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 16 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (470) 242-5682 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Guardian Angels Hospice, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is available. The hospice does have a published CMS Care Index score of 5, according to Medicare Care Compare data.
Guardian Angels Hospice serves 16 ZIP codes from its Tucker, Georgia office in Dekalb County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Guardian Angels Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 111793, certified since November 16, 2017. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Guardian Angels Hospice is a for-profit, Medicare-certified hospice located in Tucker, Georgia, serving families in Dekalb County and the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since November 16, 2017.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Guardian Angels Hospice has a CMS Care Index score of 5. CMS has not published a CAHPS family caregiver star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider — this is often the result of small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality of care. Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison can be made to the Georgia state average composite score of 93.95, and CMS lists the comparison status as 'not reported.'
Guardian Angels Hospice reports serving 16 ZIP codes from its Tucker, Georgia office, indicating a modestly sized service area within Dekalb County and nearby communities.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost or fee information beyond that general coverage fact.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with any questions about services.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Guardian Angels Hospice?
Yes, Guardian Angels Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 111793), certified since November 16, 2017. 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 Guardian Angels Hospice, which often happens when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients; this does not mean the care is rated poorly.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists Guardian Angels Hospice's comparison to the Georgia state average composite score (93.95) as 'not reported,' and no composite process score has been published for this hospice. CMS has published a Care Index score of 5 for this provider.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Guardian Angels Hospice serves 16 ZIP codes from its office in Tucker, Georgia, in Dekalb County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 16 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Guardian Angels Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is one factor families sometimes consider alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Guardian Angels Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 16, 2017.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for people with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean a patient stops receiving medical attention, symptom management, or emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify where Guardian Angels Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (470) 242-5682 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Guardian Angels Hospice directly at (470) 242-5682 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area coverage, and how care is delivered; you can review CMS Care Compare and speak directly with Guardian Angels Hospice at (470) 242-5682 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Guardian Angels Hospice (CCN 111793) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111793?state=GA to confirm current CMS-reported 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.