hospice in Athens, GA
Family Hospice
1550 Timothy Rd, Suite 203, Athens, GA 30606 · (800) 410-4663
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
Family Hospice at a glance
Family Hospice is a for-profit hospice in Athens, Georgia (Clarke 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 133 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- January 28, 2020
- County
- Clarke County
- CMS Certification Number
- 851521
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) | 80% | 78.1% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 82% | 78.5% | 77.8% | Better |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 94% | 90.7% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 85% | 82.5% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 91% | 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) | 89.9% | 92.6% | 92.5% | Average |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 57.6% | 61% | 56.3% | Average |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 9 | 8.8 | 8.9 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 133 | 62 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Family Hospice
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For-profit
★★★★★2Below average- Not rated
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Not ratedAgape Hospice Care of Clarke County, LLC
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★★★★★4Above averageEternal Faith Hospice and Palliative Care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Family Hospice's rating?
Family Hospice 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 Family Hospice and how do I contact it?
Family Hospice is at 1550 Timothy Rd, Suite 203, Athens, GA 30606. Phone: (800) 410-4663.
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.