Heart Of Hospice North Atlanta
Cumming, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111634)
CMS process measure: 92.86 (state average 93.95 — below state average)
Serves: 47 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (678) 717-0969 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Heart Of Hospice North Atlanta, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 92.86, which is below the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Heart Of Hospice North Atlanta serves 47 ZIP codes from its office in Cumming, Georgia, in Forsyth County.
Yes, Heart Of Hospice North Atlanta is Medicare-certified (CCN 111634, certified since 2006); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Heart Of Hospice North Atlanta is a for-profit hospice based in Cumming, Georgia, serving families in Forsyth County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since August 3, 2006, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 111634.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients. This should not be taken as a sign of poor quality — it simply means the data has not been made public through Medicare Care Compare.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a defined set of core care processes, Heart Of Hospice North Atlanta scored 92.86, compared with a Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 81.3% of patients had visits during the last days of life, based on the most recent Care Compare data.
The hospice's service area spans 47 ZIP codes from its Cumming office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost details are provided here beyond that. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare and reflect the most recently published data vintage available.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Heart Of Hospice North Atlanta is Medicare-certified (CCN 111634) since August 3, 2006, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent-recommend) for this hospice, which often occurs with smaller patient counts rather than indicating poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 92.86, compared with a Georgia state average of 93.95, placing it below the state average; CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 81.3% of patients had visits in their last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 47 ZIP codes from its Cumming, Georgia office in Forsyth County, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 47 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Heart Of Hospice North Atlanta is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine care quality, and CMS quality measures should be reviewed alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 3, 2006.
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 those with a terminal prognosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (678) 717-0969 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 the hospice at (678) 717-0969 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You may want to ask about CMS quality measures, family caregiver survey results, service area coverage, and how care is coordinated — details beyond CMS data should be confirmed by calling (678) 717-0969.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Heart Of Hospice North Atlanta (CCN 111634) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111634?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.