Piedmont Hospice & Palliative, Inc
Alpharetta, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 851574)
CMS process measure: 93.65 (state average 93.95 — at state average)
Serves: 29 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (470) 895-0501 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family caregiver star rating or recommend percentage for Piedmont Hospice & Palliative, Inc. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 93.65, which CMS lists as at the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Piedmont Hospice & Palliative, Inc serves 29 ZIP codes from its office in Alpharetta, Georgia, in Fulton County.
Yes, Piedmont Hospice & Palliative, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 851574), certified since May 18, 2023; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Piedmont Hospice & Palliative, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Alpharetta, Georgia and surrounding communities in Fulton County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 18, 2023. CMS has not published the ownership type for this hospice in the data reviewed, so families should confirm this directly with the provider or on Care Compare.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — including a star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating it 9-10 — for this hospice. This is often the result of small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality; it simply means CMS has not yet released enough survey responses to report publicly.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Piedmont Hospice & Palliative, Inc scored 93.65, compared with a Georgia state average of 93.95 — CMS lists this as at the state average. A related care index score of 7 is also reported by CMS, though visit-timing details near the end of life have not been published for this hospice.
Piedmont Hospice & Palliative, Inc reports serving 29 ZIP codes from its Alpharetta office, giving families in the region access to hospice services in their area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Piedmont Hospice & Palliative, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 851574) since May 18, 2023, 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 93.65, which CMS lists as at the Georgia state average of 93.95; a care index score of 7 is also reported.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Piedmont Hospice & Palliative, Inc reports serving 29 ZIP codes from its Alpharetta, Georgia office in Fulton County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 29 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS data provided does not specify the ownership type; please contact the hospice at (470) 895-0501 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 18, 2023, 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 to relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those with a life-limiting illness who are no longer pursuing curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical attention for comfort.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where care is delivered; please contact the hospice at (470) 895-0501 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Piedmont Hospice & Palliative, Inc at (470) 895-0501 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality scores, service area, and staffing; contact the hospice at (470) 895-0501 and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare for details not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Piedmont Hospice & Palliative, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/851574?state=GA using CCN 851574.
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.