hospice in Dalton, GA
Heartlite Hospice
307 W Emery Street, Suite B1, Dalton, GA 30720 · (706) 272-1035
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
Heartlite Hospice at a glance
Heartlite Hospice is a for-profit hospice in Dalton, Georgia (Whitfield County).
CMS has not published a family caregiver survey star rating for this hospice, usually because it has too little recent data.
89% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 38 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- May 9, 2007
- County
- Whitfield County
- CMS Certification Number
- 111652
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 84% | 82.9% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 89% | 84.7% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 80% | 78.1% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 84% | 78.5% | 77.8% | Better |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 95% | 90.7% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 87% | 82.5% | 81.7% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 89% | 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) | 100% | 92.6% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 82% | 61% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 8 | 8.8 | 8.9 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 38 | 62 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Heartlite Hospice
- Not rated
- Not rated
- ★★★★★2Below average
Amedisys Hospice of Dalton
1510 North Thornton Avenue, Suite 200, Dalton, GA 30720 · under 1 mi
For-profit
★★★★★4Above averageAdoration Hospice
101 E Crawford Street, Suite 300, Dalton, GA 30721 · 6.6 mi
Not ratedCaris Healthcare
127 Battlefield Crosssing Court, Suite 127, Ringgold, GA 30736 · 13.9 mi
Not rated
Frequently asked questions
What is Heartlite Hospice's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Heartlite Hospice. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
Where is Heartlite Hospice and how do I contact it?
Heartlite Hospice is at 307 W Emery Street, Suite B1, Dalton, GA 30720. Phone: (706) 272-1035.
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.