Opuscare Of Georgia
Stonecrest, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111754)
CMS process measure: 80 (state average 93.95 — below state average)
Serves: 52 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (770) 483-9111 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Opuscare Of Georgia, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 80.00 compared to the Georgia state average of 93.95, placing it below the state average.
Opuscare Of Georgia serves 52 ZIP codes from its office in Stonecrest, Georgia, in Dekalb County.
Yes, Opuscare Of Georgia is Medicare-certified, with CCN 111754, certified since October 2, 2014. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Opuscare Of Georgia is a for-profit hospice provider based in Stonecrest, Georgia, serving families in Dekalb County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 2, 2014.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Opuscare Of Georgia. This absence of published survey data is often related to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality; families are encouraged to check Care Compare directly for the most current status.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Opuscare Of Georgia scored 80.00, compared to a Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 50.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published Care Compare data.
Opuscare Of Georgia reports serving 52 ZIP codes from its Stonecrest, GA office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries once a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families should confirm current details directly with the hospice or at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Opuscare Of Georgia is Medicare-certified (CCN 111754) since October 2, 2014, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once 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 this hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality, only that data is unavailable.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Opuscare Of Georgia scored 80.00, compared to a Georgia state average of 93.95, placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 50.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Opuscare Of Georgia serves 52 ZIP codes from its Stonecrest, GA office in Dekalb County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 52 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Opuscare Of Georgia is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is disclosed by CMS for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 2, 2014, according to CMS records.
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 for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical care to manage pain and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Opuscare Of Georgia at (770) 483-9111 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 Opuscare Of Georgia at (770) 483-9111 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, and the area served — you can review these for Opuscare Of Georgia above, and contact the hospice at (770) 483-9111 for further specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Opuscare Of Georgia directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111754?state=GA to confirm 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.