COMPASSUS-ATLANTA
Provider Information
- Address
- 3235 SATELLITE BLVD, SUITE 290
DULUTH, GA 30096 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- March 23, 2007
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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) | 6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 3 |
| Volunteers | 1 |
15
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 COMPASSUS-ATLANTA 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 2021.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how COMPASSUS-ATLANTA compares to hospices nationwide.
10.6 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 31st percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
27
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 day10.6 min
Ranks better than about 31% 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 weekends8.4%
Ranks better than about 56% 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 life82.6%
Ranks better than about 17% 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 visits78.3%
Ranks better than about 15% 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 care5.8%
Ranks better than about 55% 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 months32.7%
Ranks better than about 61% 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 care3.8%
Ranks better than about 68% 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 hospice3.8%
Ranks better than about 18% 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$15,126 · 34th 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 54% 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 life54%
- 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.
- Cancer24%
- Dementia32%
- Heart and circulatory disease18%
- Stroke9%
- Other conditions12%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
About COMPASSUS-ATLANTA
COMPASSUS-ATLANTA serves families in Duluth, Georgia from their office on Satellite Boulevard. This hospice provider offers end-of-life care for patients in Gwinnett County. They have earned accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care. This group reviews hospice agencies to ensure they meet high standards for patient safety and health outcomes. It shows the team follows clear rules for how they treat their patients every day. Families often look for this stamp of approval when they choose care.
Provider Details
This agency operates as a for-profit hospice. They have been certified by Medicare since March of 2007. That is over fifteen years of service to the local area. Being a freestanding hospice means they focus only on these specific services. They do not run other medical clinics or hospitals. Their team includes fifteen total staff members. This includes six registered nurses and three licensed practical nurses. They also have one volunteer on their team. These staff members work together to meet the daily needs of every patient. It is a small team working in a large county.
Quality of Care
What Is Hospice Care Like in DULUTH?
Hospice care in Duluth focuses on comfort when a cure is no longer the goal. The team comes to the home of the patient or their care facility. They provide medical care to manage pain and other symptoms. Nurses handle the physical needs while the volunteer might offer companionship or help with small tasks. The group at COMPASSUS-ATLANTA uses their six registered nurses and three licensed practical nurses to visit patients. These professionals coordinate with doctors to keep everyone on the same page. You can expect a plan that changes as the needs of your loved one change over time. It is about keeping the patient comfortable in their own space. That is the main purpose of the care they provide.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Choosing care for a family member is a serious step. You should feel free to ask questions until you have the answers you need. First, ask how quickly a nurse can get to the home if a problem happens at night. Second, ask how the team will help you manage pain symptoms. Third, ask who will be the main point of contact for your family. Finally, ask how often the staff will visit the home. You deserve to know who will be at the bedside. Write down the answers so you can compare them later. Take your time with this choice.
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