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Transitions Hospice Care Of Georgia, Inc

316 East 7th Street Sw, Rome, GA 30161

For-Profit
20 Years Certified
29 Patients/Day

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316 East 7th Street Sw
Rome, GA 30161

About Transitions Hospice Care Of Georgia, Inc

Hospice overview and quality summary

Transitions Hospice Care Of Georgia, Inc is a for-profit hospice care provider in Rome, GA, serving patients and families in Floyd County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2006, Transitions Hospice Care Of Georgia, Inc has provided 20 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Transitions Hospice Care Of Georgia, Inc serves an average of 29 patients per day, covering 39 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 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 RatingNot Rated
OwnershipFor-Profit
Certified Since2006
CountyFloyd
Avg Daily Census29 patients
Service Area39 ZIP codes
HCI Score8/10
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

Average
91%

91% 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
83%

83% of caregivers gave Transitions Hospice Care Of Georgia, Inc 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
84%

84% of caregivers gave Transitions Hospice Care Of Georgia, Inc 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
86%

86% of caregivers gave Transitions Hospice Care Of Georgia, Inc 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
88%

88% of caregivers gave Transitions Hospice Care Of Georgia, Inc 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
89%

89% of caregivers gave Transitions Hospice Care Of Georgia, Inc 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

Average
83%

83% of caregivers gave a top rating for would recommend, consistent with 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

87.9%

Natl: 98.3%

Below Average

Pain Screening

Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission

93.9%

Natl: 98.3%

Below Average

Comprehensive Pain Assessment

Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment

86.7%

Natl: 94.8%

Below Average

Dyspnea Screening

Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission

98.5%

Natl: 99.0%

Average

Dyspnea Treatment

Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours

91.3%

Natl: 97.4%

Below 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

74.2%

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

Transitions Hospice Care Of Georgia, Inc'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.

58.5% of Transitions Hospice Care Of Georgia, Inc'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

90.8%

Natl: 89.5%

34th pctl

Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

24

Natl: 13.4

98th pctl

Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

2.6%

Natl: 9.2%

3th pctl

Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

79.5%

Natl: 55.4%

86th pctl

Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

2.4%

Natl: 7.2%

24th pctl

Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

41.5%

Natl: 40%

64th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

9.8%

Natl: 8%

63th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

0%

Natl: 2.3%

45th pctl

CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

0%

Natl: 0.6%

52th pctl

Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$23,559

Natl: $16,971

77th pctl

Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Transitions Hospice Care Of Georgia, Inc's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with dementia (27%), followed by cardiovascular disease (23%), respiratory disease (23%), cancer (18%). Dementia care requires specialized communication techniques and behavioral support, which experienced hospice teams are trained to provide.

Dementia27%
Cardiovascular Disease23%
Respiratory Disease23%
Cancer18%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Transitions Hospice Care Of Georgia, Inc delivers 77% of its care in patients' homes, with 20% in assisted living settings, 4% in nursing facility settings. The hospice serves an average of 29 patients per day.

Patient's Home

77%

Assisted Living

20%

Nursing Facility

4%

Doctors at Transitions Hospice Care Of Georgia, Inc

1 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Transitions Hospice Care Of Georgia, Inc

What is the CMS rating for Transitions Hospice Care Of Georgia, Inc?

Transitions Hospice Care Of Georgia, Inc 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 Transitions Hospice Care Of Georgia, Inc primarily treat?

Transitions Hospice Care Of Georgia, Inc's patient population includes dementia (27%), cardiovascular disease (23%), respiratory disease (23%), cancer (18%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Transitions Hospice Care Of Georgia, Inc provide care?

Transitions Hospice Care Of Georgia, Inc provides care in patient's home (77%), assisted living (20%), nursing facility (4%).

How large is Transitions Hospice Care Of Georgia, Inc?

Transitions Hospice Care Of Georgia, Inc serves an average of 29 patients per day and covers 39 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Transitions Hospice Care Of Georgia, Inc?

1 physicians are affiliated with Transitions Hospice Care Of Georgia, Inc.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·