hospice in Dawsonville, GA
Caritas Hospice Care
800 Old Dawson Village Road Unit 20, Dawsonville, GA 30534 · (678) 239-1851
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
Caritas Hospice Care at a glance
Caritas Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice in Dawsonville, Georgia (Dawson County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, better than the Georgia average of 3.9.
93% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 81 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- February 26, 2021
- County
- Dawson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 851540
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Better |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 87% | 82.9% | 82.7% | Better |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 93% | 84.7% | 84.9% | Better |
| 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) | 84% | 78.5% | 77.8% | Better |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 92% | 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) | 95% | 90.5% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 65.8% | 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 | 81 | 62 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Caritas Hospice Care's rating?
Caritas Hospice Care has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Georgia hospices is 3.9 stars.
Where is Caritas Hospice Care and how do I contact it?
Caritas Hospice Care is at 800 Old Dawson Village Road Unit 20, Dawsonville, GA 30534. Phone: (678) 239-1851.
About this data
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