Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care-atlanta in Norcross, Georgia

Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care-atlanta is a medicare-certified hospice facility in Norcross, Georgia. It is a for profit hospice and this hospice is a Freestanding Hospice. It is located at 3720 Da Vinci Court, Suite 400 in Norcross, Georgia. You can reach out to the office of Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care-atlanta via phone at (770) 417-2018.

Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care-atlanta is first approved in October, 2006 to provide medicare and/or medicaid services and its CMS certification number (CCN) is 111639. Atlanta is the CMS Regional Office responsible for the certification of this hospice.

Contact Information


Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care-atlanta
3720 Da Vinci Court, Suite 400, Norcross, GA, 30092
(770) 417-2018

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Hospice Profile

NameCompassus Hospice And Palliative Care-atlanta
Location3720 Da Vinci Court, Suite 400, Norcross, Georgia
Hospice ID111639
CategoryFreestanding Hospice
Ownership TypeProprietary - Corporation
Profit TypeFOR PROFIT
SSA county code530

News Archive

Researchers justify alternative theory about cause of type 1 diabetes

An international team of researchers led by City of Hope's Bart Roep, Ph.D., the Chan Soon-Shiong Shapiro Distinguished Chair in Diabetes and professor/founding chair of the Department of Diabetes Immunology, has been able to justify an alternative theory about the cause of type 1 diabetes (T1D) through experimental work.

Baylor Research Institute receives multi-million dollar grant to develop flu vaccine

Scientists at Baylor Institute for Immunology Research (BIIR) in Dallas, part of Baylor Research Institute (BRI) and the Baylor Health Care System, announced today that they received a renewal of a multi-million dollar grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to design new vaccines to prevent influenza - including swine flu (H1N1).

ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program honors 48 endoscopy units

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy has recognized 48 endoscopy units as part of its program specifically dedicated to promoting quality in endoscopy, in all settings where it is practiced in the United States. The ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program honors endoscopy units that follow the ASGE guidelines on privileging, quality assurance, endoscopy reprocessing and CDC infection control guidelines.

Study provides new understanding about blood pressure control in older adults

Until recently, physicians had generally assumed that older adults benefit from keeping their blood pressure below 140/90 mmHg. However, researchers from Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin have now found that this assumption does not apply to all patients with high blood pressure.

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NPI associated with this Hospice

A hospice usually have one NPI number but sometimes it may have multiple NPI numbers. We have found possible NPI number/s associated with Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care-atlanta from NPPES records by matching pattern on the basis of name, address, phone number etc. Please use this information accordingly.

NPI Number1174579890
Organization NameOptum Palliative And Hospice Care, Inc.
Address3720 Da Vinci Court Norcross, Georgia, 30092
Phone Number(770)417-2018

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Researchers justify alternative theory about cause of type 1 diabetes

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› Verified 4 days ago


NPI Number1326598681
Organization NameCompassus Op Of Georgia I Llc
Address3720 Davinci Ct Norcross, Georgia, 30092
Phone Number(770)417-2018

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Researchers justify alternative theory about cause of type 1 diabetes

An international team of researchers led by City of Hope's Bart Roep, Ph.D., the Chan Soon-Shiong Shapiro Distinguished Chair in Diabetes and professor/founding chair of the Department of Diabetes Immunology, has been able to justify an alternative theory about the cause of type 1 diabetes (T1D) through experimental work.

Baylor Research Institute receives multi-million dollar grant to develop flu vaccine

Scientists at Baylor Institute for Immunology Research (BIIR) in Dallas, part of Baylor Research Institute (BRI) and the Baylor Health Care System, announced today that they received a renewal of a multi-million dollar grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to design new vaccines to prevent influenza - including swine flu (H1N1).

ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program honors 48 endoscopy units

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy has recognized 48 endoscopy units as part of its program specifically dedicated to promoting quality in endoscopy, in all settings where it is practiced in the United States. The ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program honors endoscopy units that follow the ASGE guidelines on privileging, quality assurance, endoscopy reprocessing and CDC infection control guidelines.

Study provides new understanding about blood pressure control in older adults

Until recently, physicians had generally assumed that older adults benefit from keeping their blood pressure below 140/90 mmHg. However, researchers from Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin have now found that this assumption does not apply to all patients with high blood pressure.

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› Verified 4 days ago


Quality of Patient Care at Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care-atlanta

Hospice staff should discuss treatment preferences and patient beliefs and values with patients and/or caregivers. They should also identify and provide interventions to address pain, shortness of breath and constipation (caused by opioids) to improve patient comfort and quality of life. Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care-atlanta has the following score in these measures of patient care.
Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProvider ScoreNational Score
Patients or caregivers who were asked about treatment preferences like hospitalization and resuscitation at the beginning of hospice care100.098.3
Patients or caregivers who were asked about their beliefs and values at the beginning of hospice care100.093.6
Patients who were checked for pain at the beginning of hospice care99.093.9
Patients who got a timely and thorough pain assessment when pain was identified as a problem91.377.7
Patients who were checked for shortness of breath at the beginning of hospice care100.097.3
Patients who got timely treatment for shortness of breath100.094.6
Patients taking opioid pain medication who were offered care for constipation100.093.3

News Archive

Researchers justify alternative theory about cause of type 1 diabetes

An international team of researchers led by City of Hope's Bart Roep, Ph.D., the Chan Soon-Shiong Shapiro Distinguished Chair in Diabetes and professor/founding chair of the Department of Diabetes Immunology, has been able to justify an alternative theory about the cause of type 1 diabetes (T1D) through experimental work.

Baylor Research Institute receives multi-million dollar grant to develop flu vaccine

Scientists at Baylor Institute for Immunology Research (BIIR) in Dallas, part of Baylor Research Institute (BRI) and the Baylor Health Care System, announced today that they received a renewal of a multi-million dollar grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to design new vaccines to prevent influenza - including swine flu (H1N1).

ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program honors 48 endoscopy units

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy has recognized 48 endoscopy units as part of its program specifically dedicated to promoting quality in endoscopy, in all settings where it is practiced in the United States. The ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program honors endoscopy units that follow the ASGE guidelines on privileging, quality assurance, endoscopy reprocessing and CDC infection control guidelines.

Study provides new understanding about blood pressure control in older adults

Until recently, physicians had generally assumed that older adults benefit from keeping their blood pressure below 140/90 mmHg. However, researchers from Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin have now found that this assumption does not apply to all patients with high blood pressure.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 4 days ago


Services Provided by Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care-atlanta:

Hospice provide various services either through their own staff or through third-party arrangements. Find the list of services provided by Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care-atlanta below:
  • By staff
    • Home Health Aide Service
    • Counseling Service
    • Medical Social Service
    • Nursing Service
    • Physician Service

  • Under Arrangement
    • Medical Supply Service
    • Occupational Therapy
    • Physical Therapy
    • Short Term Inpatient care
    • Speech Pathology

  • Combination of Staff and Under Arrangement
    • No services

  • Type of Short Term Inpatient Care
    • Acute and Respite

Number of Full-time equivalent Employees:

Number of full time equivalent employees at Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care-atlanta
Home Health Aides14.5
Counselors4
Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurses1
Medical Social Workers 4.5
Physicians1
Registered Nurses17.5
Other Personnel11
Total Employees53.5

News Archive

Researchers justify alternative theory about cause of type 1 diabetes

An international team of researchers led by City of Hope's Bart Roep, Ph.D., the Chan Soon-Shiong Shapiro Distinguished Chair in Diabetes and professor/founding chair of the Department of Diabetes Immunology, has been able to justify an alternative theory about the cause of type 1 diabetes (T1D) through experimental work.

Baylor Research Institute receives multi-million dollar grant to develop flu vaccine

Scientists at Baylor Institute for Immunology Research (BIIR) in Dallas, part of Baylor Research Institute (BRI) and the Baylor Health Care System, announced today that they received a renewal of a multi-million dollar grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to design new vaccines to prevent influenza - including swine flu (H1N1).

ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program honors 48 endoscopy units

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy has recognized 48 endoscopy units as part of its program specifically dedicated to promoting quality in endoscopy, in all settings where it is practiced in the United States. The ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program honors endoscopy units that follow the ASGE guidelines on privileging, quality assurance, endoscopy reprocessing and CDC infection control guidelines.

Study provides new understanding about blood pressure control in older adults

Until recently, physicians had generally assumed that older adults benefit from keeping their blood pressure below 140/90 mmHg. However, researchers from Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin have now found that this assumption does not apply to all patients with high blood pressure.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 4 days ago


Number of Full-time equivalent Volunteers:

Others0.83
Total Volunteers0.83

News Archive

Researchers justify alternative theory about cause of type 1 diabetes

An international team of researchers led by City of Hope's Bart Roep, Ph.D., the Chan Soon-Shiong Shapiro Distinguished Chair in Diabetes and professor/founding chair of the Department of Diabetes Immunology, has been able to justify an alternative theory about the cause of type 1 diabetes (T1D) through experimental work.

Baylor Research Institute receives multi-million dollar grant to develop flu vaccine

Scientists at Baylor Institute for Immunology Research (BIIR) in Dallas, part of Baylor Research Institute (BRI) and the Baylor Health Care System, announced today that they received a renewal of a multi-million dollar grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to design new vaccines to prevent influenza - including swine flu (H1N1).

ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program honors 48 endoscopy units

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy has recognized 48 endoscopy units as part of its program specifically dedicated to promoting quality in endoscopy, in all settings where it is practiced in the United States. The ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program honors endoscopy units that follow the ASGE guidelines on privileging, quality assurance, endoscopy reprocessing and CDC infection control guidelines.

Study provides new understanding about blood pressure control in older adults

Until recently, physicians had generally assumed that older adults benefit from keeping their blood pressure below 140/90 mmHg. However, researchers from Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin have now found that this assumption does not apply to all patients with high blood pressure.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 4 days ago

Ownership Details:

  • This hospice has undergone 1 time/s change of ownership.
  • Most recent change of ownership is on January, 2017.

Certification Details for Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care-atlanta:

  • May, 2013 is the initial visit of the health survey for certifications by CMS.
  • It is in compliance at the time of certification survey by CMS.
  • It is eligible to participate in the medicare and/or medicaid program.
  • Palmetto Hhh C is the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC), intermediary or carrier servicing this hospice.
  • Number assigned to the hospice by the state Medicaid agency for external control or billing purposes is 728854734A.
  • Current status is Active Provider.
  • Reason of certification is Recertification.
  • End of fiscal year is on 31, December.

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Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care-atlanta
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Phone: (770) 417-2018
Atlanta Family Hospice And Palliative Care
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Medicare Hospice Care

What is Hospice Care?
Hospice care is a type of care and philosophy of care that focuses on the palliation of a chronically ill, terminally ill or seriously ill patient's pain and symptoms, and attending to their emotional and spiritual needs. Care may be provided in a patient's home or in a designated facility such as nursing home, hospital unit or freestanding hospice, with level of care and sometimes location based upon frequent evaluation of the paients needs. The four primary levels of care provided by hospice are routine home care, continuous care, general inpatient and respite care.

How long can one get medicare hospice care?
Hospice care is for people with a life expectancy of 6 months or less (if the disease runs its normal course). If the person receiving hospice care live longer than 6 months, he or she can still get hospice care.
  • A person can get hospice care for two 90-day benefit periods, followed by an unlimited number of 60-day benefit periods.
  • At the start of each period, the hospice medical director or other hospice doctor must recertify that the person is terminally ill (with a life expectancy of 6 months or less). This step is must for continued hospice care.

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