Hamilton Medical Center- Hospice
Dalton, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111500)
CMS process measure: 87.25 (state average 93.95 — below state average)
Serves: 20 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (706) 278-2848 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Hamilton Medical Center- Hospice in Dalton, GA a 2-star CAHPS rating, with 82% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 87.25, below the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Hamilton Medical Center- Hospice serves 20 ZIP codes from its office in Dalton, Georgia, located in Whitfield County.
Yes, Hamilton Medical Center- Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 111500), certified since 1983; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hamilton Medical Center- Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Dalton, Georgia, serving families in Whitfield County. It has been Medicare-certified since November 7, 1983, meaning it has provided hospice services under Medicare oversight for four decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 2-star rating. Among those surveyed, 82% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 79% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completed a bundle of recommended care processes — Hamilton Medical Center- Hospice scored 87.25, compared with a Georgia state average of 93.95. This places the hospice below the state average on this particular measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 37.3% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life; CMS has not published additional context on some other measures, which is common for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not by itself indicate poor quality.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 20 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the most current data directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hamilton Medical Center- Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 111500), certified since November 7, 1983, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, this hospice received a 2-star family caregiver rating, with 82% saying they would definitely recommend it and 79% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 87.25, compared to a Georgia state average of 93.95, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows this hospice serves 20 ZIP codes from its office in Dalton, Georgia, in Whitfield County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 20 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hamilton Medical Center- Hospice is organized as a non-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several to consider alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 7, 1983.
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 patients who have stopped seeking a cure and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but patients can still receive treatment for other conditions and can leave hospice care if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Hamilton Medical Center- Hospice at (706) 278-2848 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin hospice care, contact Hamilton Medical Center- Hospice directly at (706) 278-2848 and verify current information 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 care is coordinated; contact Hamilton Medical Center- Hospice at (706) 278-2848 for specifics beyond what CMS publishes.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hamilton Medical Center- Hospice (CCN 111500) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111500?state=GA to review the most 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.