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Atl Hospice And Palliative Care Llc

2450 Atlanta Highway, Suite 1202, Cumming, GA 30040

3 Years Certified
42 Patients/Day

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2450 Atlanta Highway, Suite 1202
Cumming, GA 30040

About Atl Hospice And Palliative Care Llc

Hospice overview and quality summary

Atl Hospice And Palliative Care Llc is an hospice care provider in Cumming, GA.

Atl Hospice And Palliative Care Llc serves an average of 42 patients per day, covering 21 ZIP codes across its service area. 77% of care is delivered in patients' homes, consistent with the hospice philosophy of enabling comfort care in familiar surroundings.

The facility's Hospice Care Index score is 8 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 1 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Cumming, GA, consider quality ratings, caregiver satisfaction surveys, the hospice's experience with your loved one's condition, and the service area. Since hospice care is typically delivered in the home, the responsiveness and availability of the care team are critical factors.

At a Glance

Star RatingNot Rated
Certified Since2023
Avg Daily Census42 patients
Service Area21 ZIP codes
HCI Score8/10
Affiliated Doctors1

Quality Process Measures

CMS hospice care quality indicators vs. national benchmarks

Treatment Preferences Documented

Patients whose treatment preferences were discussed and documented

98.1%

Natl: 99.5%

Average

Beliefs & Values Addressed

Patients whose beliefs and values were addressed in the plan of care

98.1%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Pain Screening

Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission

93.5%

Natl: 98.3%

Below Average

Comprehensive Pain Assessment

Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment

85.9%

Natl: 94.8%

Below Average

Dyspnea Screening

Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission

98.1%

Natl: 99.0%

Average

Dyspnea Treatment

Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours

80.0%

Natl: 97.4%

Below Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

71.0%

Natl: 91.6%

Below Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

8/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Atl Hospice And Palliative Care Llc's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 8 out of 10, below the national average of 8.8. The HCI evaluates hospices on nursing visit continuity, care transitions, spending efficiency, and presence in the final days.

32.4% of Atl Hospice And Palliative Care Llc's patients received visits from the hospice team in their final days of life, below the national average of 47.9%. Families may want to discuss end-of-life visit availability with this hospice.

Visits Near Death

Patients with visits in last 3 days of life

80.7%

Natl: 89.5%

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Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

10.7

Natl: 13.4

33th pctl

Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

5.8%

Natl: 9.2%

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Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

87.5%

Natl: 55.4%

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Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

4.8%

Natl: 7.2%

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Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

31.7%

Natl: 40%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

22.2%

Natl: 8%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

3.2%

Natl: 2.3%

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CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

0.5%

Natl: 0.6%

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Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$19,994

Natl: $16,971

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Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Atl Hospice And Palliative Care Llc's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with dementia (36%), followed by other conditions (22%), cardiovascular disease (19%), respiratory disease (14%). Dementia care requires specialized communication techniques and behavioral support, which experienced hospice teams are trained to provide.

Dementia36%
Other Conditions22%
Cardiovascular Disease19%
Respiratory Disease14%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Atl Hospice And Palliative Care Llc delivers 77% of its care in patients' homes, with 17% in assisted living settings, 1% in inpatient hospice settings. The hospice serves an average of 42 patients per day.

Patient's Home

77%

Assisted Living

17%

Inpatient Hospice

1%

Doctors at Atl Hospice And Palliative Care Llc

1 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Atl Hospice And Palliative Care Llc

What is the CMS rating for Atl Hospice And Palliative Care Llc?

Atl Hospice And Palliative Care Llc does not currently have a CMS star rating available. Approximately 69% of hospice providers lack sufficient survey data for a star rating.

What conditions does Atl Hospice And Palliative Care Llc primarily treat?

Atl Hospice And Palliative Care Llc's patient population includes dementia (36%), other conditions (22%), cardiovascular disease (19%), respiratory disease (14%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Atl Hospice And Palliative Care Llc provide care?

Atl Hospice And Palliative Care Llc provides care in patient's home (77%), assisted living (17%), inpatient hospice (1%).

How large is Atl Hospice And Palliative Care Llc?

Atl Hospice And Palliative Care Llc serves an average of 42 patients per day and covers 21 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Atl Hospice And Palliative Care Llc?

1 physicians are affiliated with Atl Hospice And Palliative Care Llc.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·