Pruitthealth Hospice-calhoun in Calhoun, Georgia

Pruitthealth Hospice-calhoun is a medicare-certified hospice facility in Calhoun, Georgia. It is a for profit hospice and this hospice is a Freestanding Hospice. It is located at 308 North Wall Street in Calhoun, Georgia. You can reach out to the office of Pruitthealth Hospice-calhoun via phone at (706) 602-9546.

Pruitthealth Hospice-calhoun is first approved in January, 1996 to provide medicare and/or medicaid services and its CMS certification number (CCN) is 111548. Atlanta is the CMS Regional Office responsible for the certification of this hospice.

Contact Information


Pruitthealth Hospice-calhoun
308 North Wall Street, Calhoun, GA, 30701
(706) 602-9546

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Hospice Profile

NamePruitthealth Hospice-calhoun
Location308 North Wall Street, Calhoun, Georgia
Hospice ID111548
CategoryFreestanding Hospice
Ownership TypeProprietary - Corporation
Profit TypeFOR PROFIT
SSA county code500

News Archive

Researchers describe novel antiviral property of cholesterol-25-hydroxylase

A team of UCLA-led researchers has identified a protein with broad virus-fighting properties that potentially could be used as a weapon against deadly human pathogenic viruses such as HIV, Ebola, Rift Valley Fever, Nipah and others designated "priority pathogens" for national biosecurity purposes by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease.

2009 Report Card, an overall assessment of efforts to reduce lung cancer's mortality released

Today, Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA) released its annual National Report Card on Lung Cancer, an overall assessment of efforts to reduce lung cancer's mortality.

Ultra-processed foods linked to increased risk of cancers

A new study by French researchers links ultra-processed food consumption and cancer. Ultra-processed foods include mass produced chicken and fish nuggets, meatballs, breads, buns, crisps, chocolates, sweets, cakes, instant noodles and soups, frozen and ready to eat meals, sodas, sweetened drinks etc.

Researchers unravel mechanisms that produce individualized metabolism in leukemia

A research collaboration based in Kumamoto University (Japan) has shown that lysine-specific demethylase 1 (LSD1), an enzyme involved in gene expression, produces individualized metabolism depending on the type of acute myeloid leukemia cells.

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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 Pruitthealth Hospice-calhoun from NPPES records by matching pattern on the basis of name, address, phone number etc. Please use this information accordingly.

NPI Number1659319739
Organization NamePruitthealth Hospice, Inc.
Address308 N Wall St Calhoun, Georgia, 30701
Phone Number(706)602-9546

News Archive

Researchers describe novel antiviral property of cholesterol-25-hydroxylase

A team of UCLA-led researchers has identified a protein with broad virus-fighting properties that potentially could be used as a weapon against deadly human pathogenic viruses such as HIV, Ebola, Rift Valley Fever, Nipah and others designated "priority pathogens" for national biosecurity purposes by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease.

2009 Report Card, an overall assessment of efforts to reduce lung cancer's mortality released

Today, Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA) released its annual National Report Card on Lung Cancer, an overall assessment of efforts to reduce lung cancer's mortality.

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A new study by French researchers links ultra-processed food consumption and cancer. Ultra-processed foods include mass produced chicken and fish nuggets, meatballs, breads, buns, crisps, chocolates, sweets, cakes, instant noodles and soups, frozen and ready to eat meals, sodas, sweetened drinks etc.

Researchers unravel mechanisms that produce individualized metabolism in leukemia

A research collaboration based in Kumamoto University (Japan) has shown that lysine-specific demethylase 1 (LSD1), an enzyme involved in gene expression, produces individualized metabolism depending on the type of acute myeloid leukemia cells.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 8 days ago


Quality of Patient Care at Pruitthealth Hospice-calhoun

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. Pruitthealth Hospice-calhoun 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 care95.198.3
Patients or caregivers who were asked about their beliefs and values at the beginning of hospice care93.093.6
Patients who were checked for pain at the beginning of hospice care95.193.9
Patients who got a timely and thorough pain assessment when pain was identified as a problem74.177.7
Patients who were checked for shortness of breath at the beginning of hospice care97.997.3
Patients who got timely treatment for shortness of breath96.894.6
Patients taking opioid pain medication who were offered care for constipation98.293.3

News Archive

Researchers describe novel antiviral property of cholesterol-25-hydroxylase

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2009 Report Card, an overall assessment of efforts to reduce lung cancer's mortality released

Today, Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA) released its annual National Report Card on Lung Cancer, an overall assessment of efforts to reduce lung cancer's mortality.

Ultra-processed foods linked to increased risk of cancers

A new study by French researchers links ultra-processed food consumption and cancer. Ultra-processed foods include mass produced chicken and fish nuggets, meatballs, breads, buns, crisps, chocolates, sweets, cakes, instant noodles and soups, frozen and ready to eat meals, sodas, sweetened drinks etc.

Researchers unravel mechanisms that produce individualized metabolism in leukemia

A research collaboration based in Kumamoto University (Japan) has shown that lysine-specific demethylase 1 (LSD1), an enzyme involved in gene expression, produces individualized metabolism depending on the type of acute myeloid leukemia cells.

Read more Medical News

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Services Provided by Pruitthealth Hospice-calhoun:

Hospice provide various services either through their own staff or through third-party arrangements. Find the list of services provided by Pruitthealth Hospice-calhoun below:
  • By staff
    • Home Health Aide Service
    • Counseling Service
    • Medical Social Service
    • Nursing Service
    • Other Services

  • Under Arrangement
    • Medical Supply Service
    • Occupational Therapy
    • Physician Service
    • Physical Therapy
    • Speech Pathology

  • Combination of Staff and Under Arrangement
    • No services

  • Type of Short Term Inpatient Care

    Number of Full-time equivalent Employees:

    Number of full time equivalent employees at Pruitthealth Hospice-calhoun
    Home Health Aides7
    Counselors0.5
    Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurses1
    Medical Social Workers 2
    Physicians0.5
    Registered Nurses7.5
    Other Personnel6
    Total Employees24.5

    News Archive

    Researchers describe novel antiviral property of cholesterol-25-hydroxylase

    A team of UCLA-led researchers has identified a protein with broad virus-fighting properties that potentially could be used as a weapon against deadly human pathogenic viruses such as HIV, Ebola, Rift Valley Fever, Nipah and others designated "priority pathogens" for national biosecurity purposes by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease.

    2009 Report Card, an overall assessment of efforts to reduce lung cancer's mortality released

    Today, Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA) released its annual National Report Card on Lung Cancer, an overall assessment of efforts to reduce lung cancer's mortality.

    Ultra-processed foods linked to increased risk of cancers

    A new study by French researchers links ultra-processed food consumption and cancer. Ultra-processed foods include mass produced chicken and fish nuggets, meatballs, breads, buns, crisps, chocolates, sweets, cakes, instant noodles and soups, frozen and ready to eat meals, sodas, sweetened drinks etc.

    Researchers unravel mechanisms that produce individualized metabolism in leukemia

    A research collaboration based in Kumamoto University (Japan) has shown that lysine-specific demethylase 1 (LSD1), an enzyme involved in gene expression, produces individualized metabolism depending on the type of acute myeloid leukemia cells.

    Read more Medical News

    › Verified 8 days ago


    Number of Full-time equivalent Volunteers:

    Others7
    Total Volunteers7

    News Archive

    Researchers describe novel antiviral property of cholesterol-25-hydroxylase

    A team of UCLA-led researchers has identified a protein with broad virus-fighting properties that potentially could be used as a weapon against deadly human pathogenic viruses such as HIV, Ebola, Rift Valley Fever, Nipah and others designated "priority pathogens" for national biosecurity purposes by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease.

    2009 Report Card, an overall assessment of efforts to reduce lung cancer's mortality released

    Today, Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA) released its annual National Report Card on Lung Cancer, an overall assessment of efforts to reduce lung cancer's mortality.

    Ultra-processed foods linked to increased risk of cancers

    A new study by French researchers links ultra-processed food consumption and cancer. Ultra-processed foods include mass produced chicken and fish nuggets, meatballs, breads, buns, crisps, chocolates, sweets, cakes, instant noodles and soups, frozen and ready to eat meals, sodas, sweetened drinks etc.

    Researchers unravel mechanisms that produce individualized metabolism in leukemia

    A research collaboration based in Kumamoto University (Japan) has shown that lysine-specific demethylase 1 (LSD1), an enzyme involved in gene expression, produces individualized metabolism depending on the type of acute myeloid leukemia cells.

    Read more Medical News

    › Verified 8 days ago

    Certification Details for Pruitthealth Hospice-calhoun:

    • October, 2017 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 in compliance with CMS program requirements based on an acceptable plan for correction of deficiencies.
    • It is eligible to participate in the medicare and/or medicaid program.
    • Blue Cross (south Carolina) 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 000587518B.
    • Current status is Active Provider.
    • Reason of certification is Recertification.
    • End of fiscal year is on 30, June.

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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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