Heritage Hospice
Hospice Home, Hospice Care & Palliative Care · Marietta, GA
Heritage Hospice
Hospice Home, Hospice Care & Palliative Care · Marietta, GA
Heritage Hospice accepts Medicare.
Overview of Heritage Hospice
Heritage Hospice, located in Marietta, Georgia, offers families a comforting experience through their comprehensive hospice care services. Serving the metro Atlanta area, they provide a homely atmosphere and pride themselves on their professional and compassionate approach to hospice care. Embracing community involvement, they welcome dedicated volunteers and proudly participate in the We Honor Veterans program.
What sets Heritage Hospice apart is their people – a team of highly trained professionals, including doctors, nurses, nursing assistants, counselors, chaplains, and volunteers. Their personalized care approach ensures that each individual receives tailored support. Being Medicare certified and licensed in Georgia, Heritage Hospice operates as an independent, community-based hospice provider, ready to cater to the diverse needs of seniors from various backgrounds, making a significant difference in the lives of those they serve.
12-bed community Rank #632 / 661Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 632nd out of 661 homes we track in Georgia for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Georgia facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
10 years in operation Rank #250 / 671Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 250th out of 671 homes we track in Georgia for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Georgia facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 60 / 100 Rank #198 / 838Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 198th out of 838 homes we track in Georgia for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Georgia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Recognized by Hospice Honors as one of the top hospices in the country for multiple years.
Facility TypeHospice
StatusMedicare
IssuanceAugust 4, 2016
CountyCobb
AccreditationsLicensed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Medicare/Medicaid Certified hospice, member of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, Kentucky Association of Hospices, Kentucky Hospice Network.
Heritage Hospice is administered by Shannon Collins.
Accept Medicare
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Hospice
Palliative Care
Bereavement
Pets not allowed
Specific ProgramsVeterans
Volunteer Program
Inspection History
In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.
Since 2017 · 9 years of data
These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
7 deficiencies
5 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Georgia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2017 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (72% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (7% below)
• Total deficiencies (72% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (7% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 7 | 25 | This facility has 72% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (7 vs. GA avg 25).↓ 72% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.4 | 1.5 | This facility has 7% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (1.4 vs. GA avg 1.5).↓ 7% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 5 | 17 | This facility has had 71% fewer total inspections than the Georgia average (5 vs. GA avg 17). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 71% fewer |
Janelle Rogers has been a dedicated leader at Heritage Hospice, Inc. since 1991, starting as Director of Social Services and advancing to Interim Executive Director in 1997 before becoming Executive Director. She has played a pivotal role in the community's growth and care services over her long tenure.
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6.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Marietta's city center to Heritage Hospice's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 4.57 miles to nearest hospital (Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center)
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Hospice Home in Georgia
Heritage Hospice is located in Marietta, Georgia.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Heritage Hospice
Is Heritage Hospice in a walkable area?
Heritage Hospice has a walk score of 60. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
How long has Heritage Hospice been in business?
Heritage Hospice has been operating for approximately 10 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Heritage Hospice?
No, Heritage Hospice has a no-pet policy.
What is the best email address for Heritage Hospice?
The team at Heritage Hospice can be reached at shannoncollins@heritage-hospice.com.
Who is the administrator of Heritage Hospice?
Shannon Collins is the administrator of Heritage Hospice.
How many beds does Heritage Hospice have?
Heritage Hospice has 12 beds.
Has Heritage Hospice had any deficiencies?
Heritage Hospice has had 7 reported deficiencies since 2017 according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).
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