hospice in Dalton, GA
Hamilton Medical Center- Hospice
475 Reed Rd, Suite 104, Dalton, GA 30720 · (706) 278-2848
CMS family caregiver survey star rating
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Hamilton Medical Center- Hospice at a glance
Hamilton Medical Center- Hospice is a non-profit hospice in Dalton, Georgia (Whitfield County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, worse than the Georgia average of 3.9.
82% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 52 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- November 7, 1983
- County
- Whitfield County
- CMS Certification Number
- 111500
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Worse |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 79% | 82.9% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 82% | 84.7% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 69% | 78.1% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 74% | 78.5% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 85% | 90.7% | 91.3% | Worse |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 75% | 82.5% | 81.7% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 87% | 90.5% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 87.3% | 92.6% | 92.5% | Worse |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 37.3% | 61% | 56.3% | Worse |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 8.8 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 52 | 62 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Hamilton Medical Center- Hospice
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Amedisys Hospice of Dalton
1510 North Thornton Avenue, Suite 200, Dalton, GA 30720 · under 1 mi
For-profit
★★★★★4Above average- Not rated
Adoration Hospice
101 E Crawford Street, Suite 300, Dalton, GA 30721 · 6.6 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hamilton Medical Center- Hospice's rating?
Hamilton Medical Center- Hospice has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Georgia hospices is 3.9 stars.
Where is Hamilton Medical Center- Hospice and how do I contact it?
Hamilton Medical Center- Hospice is at 475 Reed Rd, Suite 104, Dalton, GA 30720. Phone: (706) 278-2848.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.