Sovereign Hospice
Sandy Springs, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111766)
CMS process measure: 96.15 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 31 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (470) 223-3773 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Sovereign Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its CMS composite process score of 96.15 is above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Sovereign Hospice serves 31 ZIP codes from its Sandy Springs, GA office in Fulton County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Sovereign Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 111766, since 2015); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Sovereign Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Sandy Springs, Georgia, serving Fulton County and surrounding communities. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 27, 2015.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Sovereign Hospice, which often occurs when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable figures. This should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means the data is not available.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Sovereign Hospice scored 96.15, compared to the Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9, and notes that 35.0% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, per the current Care Compare data vintage.
Sovereign Hospice's service area, per CMS records, covers 31 ZIP codes from its Sandy Springs office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. Families should confirm current details directly with the hospice and via Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Sovereign Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 111766) since August 27, 2015, 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 Sovereign Hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed; this is not an indicator of poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Sovereign Hospice's composite process score is 96.15, above the Georgia state average of 93.95; CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes 35.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Sovereign Hospice serves 31 ZIP codes from its office in Sandy Springs, Fulton County, Georgia, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 31 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Sovereign Hospice is a for-profit agency; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but CMS makes it publicly available so families can consider it alongside quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Sovereign Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 27, 2015.
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 life expectancy of six months or less and typically does not include 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 symptoms and other health conditions unrelated to their terminal diagnosis.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Sovereign Hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (470) 223-3773 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe an intake process; contact Sovereign Hospice at (470) 223-3773 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, staffing, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Sovereign Hospice at (470) 223-3773 for specifics and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Sovereign Hospice (CCN 111766) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111766?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.