hospice in Athens, GA

Compassus-Athens

2470 Daniels Bridge Road Bldg 100 Suite 181, Athens, GA 30606 · (706) 354-1707

★★★★★2
Below average
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

Compassus-Athens at a glance

Compassus-Athens is a for-profit hospice in Athens, Georgia (Clarke County).

CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, worse than the Georgia average of 3.9.

79% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 61 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
For-Profit
Medicare-certified since
April 18, 2007
County
Clarke County
CMS Certification Number
111651

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityGeorgia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better)2 / 53.9 / 53.7 / 5Worse

Family survey

This facility79%Georgia average82.9%U.S. average82.7%
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10: this facility vs. Georgia and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityGeorgia 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)79%84.7%84.9%Worse
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)72%78.1%76.4%Worse
Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better)72%78.5%77.8%Worse
Patient always treated with respect (higher is better)85%90.7%91.3%Worse
Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better)77%82.5%81.7%Worse
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)81%90.5%91%Worse

Quality of care

This facility99.5%Georgia average92.6%U.S. average92.5%
Patients who got all recommended care at admission: this facility vs. Georgia and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityGeorgia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better)99.5%92.6%92.5%Better
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)67.5%61%56.3%Better
Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better)98.88.9Average

Size

MeasureThis facilityGeorgia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Average patients per day616267

Where this hospice provides care

At home69%Assisted living16%Skilled nursing facility2%Other0%Nursing facility11%Inpatient hospital2%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

Other hospices near Compassus-Athens

  1. Affinity Hospice

    105 Westpark Drive, Suite A, Athens, GA 30606 · under 1 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated
  2. Amedisys Hospice

    1061 Dowdy Road Suite 206, Athens, GA 30606 · under 1 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated
  3. Empyrean Hospice of Georgia, LLC-(Athens)

    3722 Atlanta Highway, Suite 1, Athens 706-229-6944, GA 30606 · under 1 mi

    Not rated
  4. Family Hospice

    1550 Timothy Rd, Suite 203, Athens, GA 30606 · under 1 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  5. Agape Hospice Care of Clarke County, LLC

    1551 Jennings Mill Rd, Suite 2100A, Watkinsville, GA 30607 · 5.4 mi

    ★★★★★4Above average
  6. Eternal Faith Hospice and Palliative Care

    1561 Lenru Road, Suite A, Bogart, GA 30622 · 5.7 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated

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Frequently asked questions

What is Compassus-Athens's rating?

Compassus-Athens 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 Compassus-Athens and how do I contact it?

Compassus-Athens is at 2470 Daniels Bridge Road Bldg 100 Suite 181, Athens, GA 30606. Phone: (706) 354-1707.

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.