About Compassus-north Georgia
Hospice overview and quality summary
Compassus-north Georgia is a for-profit hospice care provider in Calhoun, GA, serving patients and families in Gordon County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 1984, Compassus-north Georgia has provided 42 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.
Compassus-north Georgia serves an average of 14 patients per day, covering 30 ZIP codes across its service area. 59% 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 Calhoun, 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
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%
Beliefs & Values Addressed
Patients whose beliefs and values were addressed in the plan of care
100.0%
Natl: 98.3%
Pain Screening
Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission
100.0%
Natl: 98.3%
Comprehensive Pain Assessment
Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment
100.0%
Natl: 94.8%
Dyspnea Screening
Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission
100.0%
Natl: 99.0%
Dyspnea Treatment
Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours
100.0%
Natl: 97.4%
Opioid Bowel Regimen
Patients on opioids who were offered a bowel regimen
100.0%
Natl: 93.2%
Composite Process Score
Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures
100.0%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Compassus-north Georgia'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.
81.7% of Compassus-north Georgia'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
98.7%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
15.7
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
7.2%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
16.1%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
16.7%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
25%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
8.3%
Natl: 8%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)
Acute care admissions near death
8.3%
Natl: 2.3%
CHC/GIP Days
Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total
0.4%
Natl: 0.6%
Per-Beneficiary Spending
Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary
$16,577
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Compassus-north Georgia's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cancer (47%), followed by dementia (24%). While cancer has historically been the most common hospice diagnosis, the proportion of non-cancer patients has grown substantially over the past decade.
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Compassus-north Georgia delivers 59% of its care in patients' homes, with 18% in skilled nursing settings, 14% in assisted living settings, 8% in nursing facility settings, 1% in hospital settings. The hospice serves an average of 14 patients per day.
Patient's Home
Skilled Nursing
Assisted Living
Nursing Facility
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Compassus-north Georgia
What is the CMS rating for Compassus-north Georgia?
Compassus-north Georgia 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 Compassus-north Georgia primarily treat?
Compassus-north Georgia's patient population includes cancer (47%), dementia (24%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Compassus-north Georgia provide care?
Compassus-north Georgia provides care in patient's home (59%), skilled nursing (18%), assisted living (14%), nursing facility (8%), hospital (1%).
How large is Compassus-north Georgia?
Compassus-north Georgia serves an average of 14 patients per day and covers 30 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Compassus-north Georgia?
1 physicians are affiliated with Compassus-north Georgia.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·