Transition Hospice And Palliative Care
Atlanta, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 851576)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 2 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (404) 621-8936 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite quality score for Transition Hospice And Palliative Care, often because too few patients were surveyed to report reliable figures. This does not suggest poor quality — the data simply isn't available yet on Medicare Care Compare.
Transition Hospice And Palliative Care serves 2 ZIP codes from its Atlanta, GA office in Dekalb County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Transition Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 851576, since July 2023); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Transition Hospice And Palliative Care is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Atlanta, Georgia and the surrounding Dekalb County area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 6, 2023.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens when a hospice has served too few patients in the survey period for CMS to report reliable figures. This does not indicate poor quality — it simply means the data is not yet available. Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Transition Hospice And Palliative Care, so no comparison can be made to the Georgia state average composite score of 93.95 at this time. CMS has also not published a care index score or visit-timing figures for this hospice.
Based on CMS Care Compare data, Transition Hospice And Palliative Care serves 2 ZIP codes from its Atlanta office. Ownership type has not been provided in the available CMS data for this listing.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose physician certifies their eligibility; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates this data periodically, and to contact the hospice directly with any questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Transition Hospice And Palliative Care has been Medicare-certified since July 6, 2023 (CCN 851576), 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, often due to a small number of surveyed patients. This does not mean the care is lacking, only that CMS has not yet released the data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Georgia state average of 93.95 can be made at this time.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Transition Hospice And Palliative Care serves 2 ZIP codes from its Atlanta, GA office in Dekalb County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 2 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type is not included in the available CMS data for this hospice. Ownership can relate to organizational structure, but it does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 6, 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, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have stopped pursuing curative treatment. Both aim to ease symptoms and support quality of life.
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; it does not mean giving up on care and support, which continues through the hospice team.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice. Please contact Transition Hospice And Palliative Care at (404) 621-8936 to ask about where care is provided.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data provided does not describe the admission process. Please contact the hospice directly at (404) 621-8936 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You may want to ask about caregiver support, how quickly staff respond to needs, and how the hospice's quality measures compare to the state average. Contact Transition Hospice And Palliative Care at (404) 621-8936 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Transition Hospice And Palliative Care directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/851576?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.