ETERNAL FAITH HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE
Provider Information
- Address
- 497 ROME STREET
CARROLLTON, GA 30117 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- June 23, 2010
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CMS Quality Ratings
Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.
Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.
CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.
CMS scores as of May 2026. Quality of Care derived from CMS Hospice Care Index. Patient Satisfaction from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. Overall is the equally-weighted average of both. All source data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Staffing & Capacity
| Role | Staff Count |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 19 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 3 |
| Physicians | 2 |
| Volunteers | 22 |
59
Total Employees
Staffing data as reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Inpatient Care and Medical Equipment
Hospices report these services to Medicare when they are certified. This is what ETERNAL FAITH HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Arranged through another hospital or nursing home
- Type of inpatient care
- Both general inpatient care and respite care
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Brought in through an outside supplier
Short stays in a hospice inpatient unit, hospital, or nursing home for pain or symptoms that cannot be managed where the patient lives, or to give family caregivers a break.
Equipment and supplies tied to the terminal illness and the plan of care, such as a hospital bed, oxygen, wound supplies, or a wheelchair.
Medicare lets hospices provide these services through arrangements with other organizations. Either way, the hospice stays responsible for the covered care in the patient’s plan of care.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2019.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how ETERNAL FAITH HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE compares to hospices nationwide.
13.1 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 59th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
26
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
How this hospice compares nationally
Bars show national standing on measures from the CMS Hospice Care Index. A fuller bar means this hospice does better than more of the hospices CMS tracks.
- Nurse care minutes per home care day13.1 min
Ranks better than about 59% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The average minutes of nursing care per day for patients getting routine care at home, based on Medicare claims. More nurse time usually means more hands-on support.
- Skilled nursing on weekends7.9%
Ranks better than about 50% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of skilled nursing time delivered on Saturdays and Sundays. Symptoms do not wait for weekdays, so weekend coverage matters.
- Nurse visits in the last days of life91.2%
Ranks better than about 36% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who got nurse visits in their final days of life. This is when families tend to need the most support.
- Gaps in nursing visits54.4%
Ranks better than about 48% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
How often patients went more than a week without a nursing visit. Fewer gaps mean steadier attention.
- Patients discharged alive early in care13%
Ranks better than about 13% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice alive within the first week of care. A rate of 0% means it did not happen to any of their patients.
- Patients discharged alive after 6 months29.6%
Ranks better than about 70% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients discharged alive after six months or more in hospice care.
- Hospital transfers near the end of care11.1%
Ranks better than about 30% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, spent time in the hospital, then came back to hospice.
- Hospital stays that interrupt hospice1.9%
Ranks better than about 39% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, went to the hospital, and died there soon after.
- Days at higher levels of care (CHC or GIP)52nd percentile
What this measures
The share of care days delivered at higher levels, such as continuous home care or inpatient care. Shown only as a national rank because small percentages round to zero.
- Medicare spending per patient$14,794 · 32nd percentile
What this measures
What Medicare paid per patient for this hospice's care. Higher or lower spending is not a quality judgment by itself.
Care steps completed at admissionShow detailsMedicare tracked 9 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 69.9% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Pain assessment100%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment100%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life69.9%
- All care steps completed100%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer17%
- Dementia32%
- Heart and circulatory disease21%
- Lung and respiratory disease11%
- Other conditions15%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Compassionate Care in Carrollton
Traditions Health provides hospice services for families in Carrollton, Georgia. Their team focuses on comfort, dignity, and quality of life for patients facing a life-limiting illness. They serve the local community from their office at 497 Rome Street. The goal is simple: to help your loved one live as fully as possible during their final months. You deserve a team that listens to your needs and honors your wishes. Hospice is not about giving up. It is about choosing a path that prioritizes peace and time together. Traditions Health works hard to bring this support directly to your home or current living situation.
About Traditions Health
Traditions Health is a for-profit provider that has been Medicare certified since June 23, 2010. That long history shows they have deep experience in meeting federal quality standards. What does for-profit mean for you? It means they run their business as a private company, but they still must follow strict Medicare rules to stay in the program. You should know that all Medicare-certified hospices must offer the same core services. This includes nursing, medical equipment, and grief support. The thing is, every agency has its own culture. Traditions Health has operated in Carroll County for over a decade. They have built a track record of service that you can verify through their official quality scores. It is always wise to meet with them directly to see if their team feels like the right fit for your family.
High Quality Rating
Understanding Hospice Care in Carrollton
Choosing hospice in Carroll County means you have access to a team of experts dedicated to end-of-life comfort. This team usually includes a doctor, a nurse, a social worker, and a chaplain. They work together to manage pain and symptoms so your loved one can focus on what matters most. That is the true heart of hospice. Most people do not realize that hospice can happen wherever you call home. This might be a private house, an assisted living facility, or a nursing home. The team comes to you. They are on call 24/7 if an emergency happens in the middle of the night. That kind of support changes everything for a family. You do not have to carry this burden alone. The local hospice community in Georgia is built to wrap services around the patient and their caregivers alike.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
It can feel overwhelming to interview hospice teams, but you have the right to ask questions. Start by asking how quickly a nurse can get to your home if you have a crisis. You should also ask how they handle pain management and if they have experience with your loved one's specific diagnosis. Here is a big one: ask how they support the family after the patient passes away. Grief support is a required part of hospice, but every agency does it differently. Do they offer individual counseling or just group meetings? Finally, ask about their staff turnover. A consistent team makes a world of difference when you are building trust. Take your time with these answers. You want to feel confident that the people walking this path with you are the right ones.
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