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Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice

Very Good4-Star CMS Rating

420 East Second Avenue, Suite 105, Rome, GA 30161

Other
36 Years Certified
59 Patients/Day

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420 East Second Avenue, Suite 105
Rome, GA 30161

About Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice

Hospice overview and quality summary

Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice is an hospice care provider in Rome, GA, serving patients and families in Floyd County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 1990, Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice has provided 36 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice serves an average of 59 patients per day, covering 29 ZIP codes across its service area. 60% of care is delivered in patients' homes, consistent with the hospice philosophy of enabling comfort care in familiar surroundings.

Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice has earned a 4-star CMS quality rating based on caregiver survey results, reflecting strong satisfaction across communication, symptom management, and emotional support. The facility's Hospice Care Index score is 10 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 2 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Rome, 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 Rating4/5 Stars
OwnershipOther
Certified Since1990
CountyFloyd
Avg Daily Census59 patients
Service Area29 ZIP codes
HCI Score10/10
Affiliated Doctors2

Caregiver Satisfaction

CAHPS Hospice Survey results from bereaved family caregivers

4of 5

Very Good

CMS CAHPS Hospice Star Rating

Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice has earned a 4-star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), based on the CAHPS Hospice Survey of bereaved family caregivers. This rating reflects above-average satisfaction across emotional support, symptom management, team communication, and respect. This places Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice among the higher-rated hospice providers serving families in Rome, GA.

Emotional & Spiritual Support

How well the hospice team provided emotional and spiritual support

Average
88%

88% of caregivers gave a top rating for emotional & spiritual support, consistent with the national average of 90%.

Treated with Respect

Whether the patient was treated with dignity and respect

Average
92%

92% of caregivers gave a top rating for treated with respect, consistent with the national average of 90%.

Help with Symptoms

How well the hospice team managed pain and other symptoms

Above Average
80%

80% of caregivers gave Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice a top rating for help with symptoms, above the national average of 74%.

Team Communication

How well the hospice team communicated with the family

Above Average
87%

87% of caregivers gave Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice a top rating for team communication, above the national average of 81%.

Getting Timely Care

Whether the patient received help as soon as it was needed

Above Average
85%

85% of caregivers gave Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice a top rating for getting timely care, above the national average of 77%.

Training for Family Caregivers

Whether sufficient training was provided to care for the patient

Above Average
78%

78% of caregivers gave Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice a top rating for training for family caregivers, above the national average of 75%.

Overall Rating (9-10)

Percentage of caregivers rating the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10

Above Average
88%

88% of caregivers gave Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice a top rating for overall rating (9-10), above the national average of 81%.

Would Recommend

Percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice

Above Average
88%

88% of caregivers gave Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice a top rating for would recommend, above the national average of 84%.

Source: CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey · Vertical markers indicate national average

Quality Process Measures

CMS hospice care quality indicators vs. national benchmarks

Treatment Preferences Documented

Patients whose treatment preferences were discussed and documented

100.0%

Natl: 99.5%

Average

Beliefs & Values Addressed

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

100.0%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Pain Screening

Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission

100.0%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Comprehensive Pain Assessment

Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment

99.1%

Natl: 94.8%

Above Average

Dyspnea Screening

Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission

98.8%

Natl: 99.0%

Average

Dyspnea Treatment

Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours

97.9%

Natl: 97.4%

Average

Opioid Bowel Regimen

Patients on opioids who were offered a bowel regimen

98.2%

Natl: 93.2%

Above Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

97.1%

Natl: 91.6%

Above Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

10/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 10 out of 10, above the national average of 8.8. This composite score reflects stronger-than-average performance across measures of nursing continuity, care transitions, and presence near death.

85.0% of Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice's patients received visits from the hospice team in their final days of life, significantly above the national average of 47.9%. This is one of the most meaningful quality indicators — having the hospice team present during the final hours provides critical comfort to both patients and families.

Visits Near Death

Patients with visits in last 3 days of life

97.3%

Natl: 89.5%

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Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

10.3

Natl: 13.4

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Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

10%

Natl: 9.2%

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Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

57.9%

Natl: 55.4%

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Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

2.2%

Natl: 7.2%

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Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

23.9%

Natl: 40%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

13%

Natl: 8%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

2.2%

Natl: 2.3%

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CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

0.1%

Natl: 0.6%

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Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$15,233

Natl: $16,971

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Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with dementia (31%), followed by cancer (27%), cardiovascular disease (22%), other conditions (9%), respiratory disease (8%). Dementia care requires specialized communication techniques and behavioral support, which experienced hospice teams are trained to provide.

Dementia31%
Cancer27%
Cardiovascular Disease22%
Other Conditions9%
Respiratory Disease8%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice delivers 60% of its care in patients' homes, with 20% in skilled nursing settings, 19% in assisted living settings. The hospice serves an average of 59 patients per day.

Patient's Home

60%

Skilled Nursing

20%

Assisted Living

19%

Doctors at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice

2 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice

What is the CMS rating for Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice?

Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice has a 4-star quality rating from CMS based on the CAHPS Hospice Survey of bereaved family caregivers, which evaluates satisfaction across areas including symptom management, communication, and emotional support.

What conditions does Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice primarily treat?

Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice's patient population includes dementia (31%), cancer (27%), cardiovascular disease (22%), other conditions (9%), respiratory disease (8%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice provide care?

Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice provides care in patient's home (60%), skilled nursing (20%), assisted living (19%).

How large is Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice?

Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice serves an average of 59 patients per day and covers 29 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice?

2 physicians are affiliated with Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·