Tropical Health Hospice Of Georgia
Snellville, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 851549)
CMS process measure: 86.49 (state average 93.95 — below state average)
Serves: 41 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (678) 448-2853 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Tropical Health Hospice Of Georgia, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 86.49, below the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Tropical Health Hospice Of Georgia serves 41 ZIP codes from its office in Snellville, Georgia, in Gwinnett County.
Yes, Tropical Health Hospice Of Georgia is Medicare-certified (CCN 851549, since August 24, 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Tropical Health Hospice Of Georgia is a for-profit hospice based in Snellville, Georgia, serving families in Gwinnett County. It has been Medicare-certified since August 24, 2021 (CCN 851549).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, including a star rating, the percentage of families who would definitely recommend it, or the percentage rating it 9-10. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet released that data for this provider.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Tropical Health Hospice Of Georgia scored 86.49, compared to the Georgia state average of 93.95. This places it below the state average on this measure. A separate care index score of 7 is also reported by CMS.
The hospice serves 41 ZIP codes from its Snellville office, giving families in the surrounding area access to its services.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies eligibility. No specific costs are stated here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Tropical Health Hospice Of Georgia is Medicare-certified (CCN 851549) since August 24, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose 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 and does not imply poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 86.49, compared to the Georgia state average of 93.95, placing it below the state average on this measure. A care index score of 7 is also reported by CMS.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 41 ZIP codes from its office in Snellville, Georgia, in Gwinnett County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 41 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Tropical Health Hospice Of Georgia is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but it is disclosed by CMS for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 24, 2021.
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 rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life, but patients continue to receive medical care aimed at managing pain and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (678) 448-2853 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here doesn't include enrollment steps; contact the hospice at (678) 448-2853 and confirm current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated — contact the hospice directly at (678) 448-2853 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Tropical Health Hospice Of Georgia (CCN 851549) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/851549?state=GA to see the latest 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.