hospice in Dalton, GA
Amedisys Hospice of Dalton
1510 North Thornton Avenue, Suite 200, Dalton, GA 30720 · (706) 259-2518
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
Amedisys Hospice of Dalton at a glance
Amedisys Hospice of Dalton is a for-profit hospice in Dalton, Georgia (Whitfield County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the Georgia average of 3.9.
87% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 87 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- December 18, 2006
- County
- Whitfield County
- CMS Certification Number
- 111643
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Average |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 86% | 82.9% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 87% | 84.7% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 82% | 78.1% | 76.4% | Better |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 83% | 78.5% | 77.8% | Better |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 91% | 90.7% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 84% | 82.5% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 92% | 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) | 99.6% | 92.6% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 85.3% | 61% | 56.3% | Better |
| 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 | 87 | 62 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Amedisys Hospice of Dalton's rating?
Amedisys Hospice of Dalton has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Georgia hospices is 3.9 stars.
Where is Amedisys Hospice of Dalton and how do I contact it?
Amedisys Hospice of Dalton is at 1510 North Thornton Avenue, Suite 200, Dalton, GA 30720. Phone: (706) 259-2518.
About this data
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