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Hospice Care

Traditions Health

497 Rome Street, Carrollton, GA 30117

For-Profit
16 Years Certified
26 Patients/Day

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497 Rome Street
Carrollton, GA 30117

About Traditions Health

Hospice overview and quality summary

Traditions Health is a for-profit hospice care provider in Carrollton, GA, serving patients and families in Carroll County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2010, Traditions Health has provided 16 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Traditions Health serves an average of 26 patients per day, covering 53 ZIP codes across its service area. 80% 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 9 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 1 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Carrollton, 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
OwnershipFor-Profit
Certified Since2010
CountyCarroll
Avg Daily Census26 patients
Service Area53 ZIP codes
HCI Score9/10
Affiliated Doctors1

Caregiver Satisfaction

CAHPS Hospice Survey results from bereaved family caregivers

Emotional & Spiritual Support

How well the hospice team provided emotional and spiritual support

Average
89%

89% 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

Below Average
87%

87% of caregivers gave a top rating for treated with respect, below the national average of 90%.

Help with Symptoms

How well the hospice team managed pain and other symptoms

Below Average
71%

71% of caregivers gave a top rating for help with symptoms, below the national average of 74%.

Team Communication

How well the hospice team communicated with the family

Average
80%

80% of caregivers gave a top rating for team communication, consistent with the national average of 81%.

Getting Timely Care

Whether the patient received help as soon as it was needed

Average
78%

78% of caregivers gave a top rating for getting timely care, consistent with the national average of 77%.

Training for Family Caregivers

Whether sufficient training was provided to care for the patient

Above Average
81%

81% of caregivers gave Traditions Health 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

Average
80%

80% of caregivers gave a top rating for overall rating (9-10), consistent with the national average of 81%.

Would Recommend

Percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice

Below Average
80%

80% of caregivers gave a top rating for would recommend, below 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

100.0%

Natl: 94.8%

Above Average

Dyspnea Screening

Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission

100.0%

Natl: 99.0%

Average

Dyspnea Treatment

Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours

100.0%

Natl: 97.4%

Above Average

Opioid Bowel Regimen

Patients on opioids who were offered a bowel regimen

100.0%

Natl: 93.2%

Above Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

100.0%

Natl: 91.6%

Above Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

9/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Traditions Health's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 9 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.

69.9% of Traditions Health'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

91.2%

Natl: 89.5%

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Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

13.1

Natl: 13.4

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Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

7.9%

Natl: 9.2%

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Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

54.4%

Natl: 55.4%

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Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

13%

Natl: 7.2%

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Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

29.6%

Natl: 40%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

11.1%

Natl: 8%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

1.9%

Natl: 2.3%

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CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

0%

Natl: 0.6%

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Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$14,794

Natl: $16,971

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Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Traditions Health's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with dementia (32%), followed by cardiovascular disease (21%), cancer (17%), other conditions (15%), respiratory disease (11%). Dementia care requires specialized communication techniques and behavioral support, which experienced hospice teams are trained to provide.

Dementia32%
Cardiovascular Disease21%
Cancer17%
Other Conditions15%
Respiratory Disease11%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Traditions Health delivers 80% of its care in patients' homes, with 13% in nursing facility settings, 4% in assisted living settings, 4% in skilled nursing settings. The high proportion of home-based care aligns with the hospice philosophy of enabling patients to receive comfort care in familiar surroundings with family nearby. The hospice serves an average of 26 patients per day.

Patient's Home

80%

Nursing Facility

13%

Assisted Living

4%

Skilled Nursing

4%

Doctors at Traditions Health

1 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Traditions Health

What is the CMS rating for Traditions Health?

Traditions Health 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 Traditions Health primarily treat?

Traditions Health's patient population includes dementia (32%), cardiovascular disease (21%), cancer (17%), other conditions (15%), respiratory disease (11%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Traditions Health provide care?

Traditions Health provides care in patient's home (80%), nursing facility (13%), assisted living (4%), skilled nursing (4%).

How large is Traditions Health?

Traditions Health serves an average of 26 patients per day and covers 53 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Traditions Health?

1 physicians are affiliated with Traditions Health.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·