Heartlite Hospice
Dalton, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111652)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 28 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (706) 272-1035 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 89% would definitely recommend Heartlite Hospice, and it scored 100.00 on CMS's composite process measure, above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS has not published a separate CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Heartlite Hospice serves 28 ZIP codes from its office in Dalton, Georgia, in Whitfield County.
Yes, Heartlite Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 111652, since 2007); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Heartlite Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Dalton, Georgia, serving Whitfield County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since May 9, 2007, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 111652.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 89% would definitely recommend Heartlite Hospice to others, and 84% rated the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 overall. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided, so that measure should be checked directly on Care Compare.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Heartlite Hospice scored 100.00, compared to a Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 82.0% of patients, according to the most recent published data.
Heartlite Hospice's service area, as recorded by CMS, covers 28 ZIP codes radiating from its Dalton office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of this listing; families should confirm current figures directly on Care Compare. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients under a doctor's certification; no cost details are provided here. This listing does not describe specific staff, facilities, or services beyond what CMS has published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Heartlite Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 9, 2007 (CCN 111652), 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 survey, 89% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Heartlite Hospice, and 84% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10; CMS has not published a separate star rating figure in the data available here.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Heartlite Hospice scored 100.00 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to a Georgia state average of 93.95, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows Heartlite Hospice serves 28 ZIP codes from its Dalton, Georgia office in Whitfield County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 28 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Heartlite Hospice is a for-profit agency; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but CMS publishes it so families can consider it alongside other measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Heartlite Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 9, 2007.
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 is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
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; patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other conditions unrelated to their terminal diagnosis.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Heartlite Hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (706) 272-1035 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Heartlite Hospice at (706) 272-1035 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver recommendation rates, quality measure scores, service area, and ownership type — all of which are published on Medicare Care Compare and can be discussed directly with the hospice at (706) 272-1035.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Heartlite Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111652?state=GA to confirm current CMS-reported figures.
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.