Transitions Hospice, Inc
Rome, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111641)
CMS process measure: 74.07 (state average 93.95 — below state average)
Serves: 29 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (706) 378-2273 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Transitions Hospice, Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 74.07, which is below the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Transitions Hospice, Inc serves 29 ZIP codes from its office in Rome, Georgia, in Floyd County.
Yes, Transitions Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 111641, since 2006); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Transitions Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Rome, Georgia, serving families in Floyd County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 11, 2006, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 111641.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results — the star rating, percent of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percent rating the hospice 9 or 10 — for this provider. This is often the result of small patient counts and does not by itself indicate anything about the quality of care provided.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Transitions Hospice, Inc scored 74.07, compared with 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 for this hospice, and its data shows 58.5% of patients received visits from a nurse or medical social worker during the last days of life, according to the CMS reporting period reflected on Care Compare.
Transitions Hospice, Inc's service area, as recorded by CMS, spans 29 ZIP codes from its Rome, Georgia office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Transitions Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 111641) and has been since October 11, 2006. 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 74.07, compared with a Georgia state average of 93.95 — below the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 8 and reports that 58.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Transitions Hospice, Inc serves 29 ZIP codes from its office in Rome, Georgia, in Floyd 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?
Transitions Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures are a more direct indicator.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 11, 2006.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Transitions Hospice, Inc at (706) 378-2273 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Transitions Hospice, Inc at (706) 378-2273 for guidance and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the size of the service area — all information you can review on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Transitions Hospice, Inc using CCN 111641 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111641?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.