Inspire Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc
Duluth, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 851512)
CMS process measure: 92.4 (state average 93.95 — below state average)
Serves: 209 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (404) 921-3341 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Inspire Hospice And Palliative Care a 3-star CAHPS rating, with 84% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 92.40, which is below the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Inspire Hospice And Palliative Care serves 209 ZIP codes from its Duluth, Georgia office in Gwinnett County.
Yes, Inspire Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 851512, certified since 2019. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Inspire Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Duluth, Georgia, serving Gwinnett County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since July 22, 2019, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 851512.
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS Hospice Survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice a 3-star rating. Of those surveyed, 84% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their overall experience with the hospice as a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, this hospice scored 92.40, compared with a Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS has also published a care index score of 10 and reports that 56.2% of patients received visits in the final days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
This hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 209 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published vintage available. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Inspire Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 851512) since July 22, 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's CAHPS survey data shows a 3-star family caregiver rating, with 84% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 82% 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 composite process score is 92.40, compared with 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 indicates this hospice serves 209 ZIP codes from its Duluth, Georgia location in Gwinnett County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 209 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity; ownership type does not determine care quality, but it can be a factor families consider alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 22, 2019.
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 diagnosis who have generally stopped pursuing curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; please contact the hospice at (404) 921-3341 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available CMS data does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice at (404) 921-3341 for guidance and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS caregiver ratings, CMS quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated — this hospice's published figures are a starting point, and additional details can be confirmed by calling (404) 921-3341.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/851512?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.