Heritage Hospice
Hospice Home, Hospice Care, Home Care & Respite Care · Marietta, GA
Heritage Hospice
Hospice Home, Hospice Care, Home Care & Respite 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.
Types of Care at Heritage Hospice
Hospice Care
Home Care
Respite Care
12-bed community Rank #636 / 669Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 636th out of 669 homes in Georgia. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Georgia SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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.
9 years in operation Rank #252 / 670Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 252nd out of 670 homes in Georgia. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Georgia SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 60 / 100 Rank #200 / 873Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 200th out of 873 homes in Georgia. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Georgia SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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
AwardsRecognized 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 administrated by Ms Shannon Collins.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactShannon Collins, Owner
Accept Medicare
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Hospice
Palliative Care
Bereavement
Specific ProgramsVeterans
Volunteer ProgramsYes
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
7 deficiencies
5 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
4 Better
Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (67% below)
• Deficiencies per year (65% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (33% below)
• Total inspections (50% below)
• Total deficiencies (67% below)
• Deficiencies per year (65% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (33% below)
• Total inspections (50% below)
Latest Inspection
July 6, 2020
Routine
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 | 21 | This facility has 67% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (7 vs. GA avg 21).↓ 67% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2017.
| 0.8 | 2.3 | This facility has 65% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.8 vs. GA avg 2.3).↓ 65% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.4 | 2.1 | This facility has 33% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (1.4 vs. GA avg 2.1).↓ 33% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 5 | 10 | This facility has 50% fewer total inspections than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (5 vs. GA avg 10).↓ 50% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on July 6, 2020, found the facility in compliance with emergency preparedness requirements and cited no deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed some deficiencies related to staff background checks, on-call log documentation, timely response to patient condition changes, and fire safety issues. Complaint investigations included a substantiated finding about delayed response to a patient’s change in condition and a partially substantiated complaint regarding background checks and documentation. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility appears to have addressed prior deficiencies over time, with the most recent inspection showing no issues.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsJanelle 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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Heritage Hospice is located in Marietta, Georgia.
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| Golden Rose Assisted Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Marietta | 24 | No | 34 | - | 12 | - | - | 10 | 10 | 1.0 |
| Heritage Hospice |
HH Hospice Home
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Marietta | 12 | No | 60 | - | 9 | - | Ms Shannon Collins | 5 | 7 | 1.4 |
| Wellstar Hospice Care at Kennesaw Mountain |
HH Hospice Home
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. | Marietta | - | No | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Agape Hospice Care Marietta |
HH Hospice Home
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. | Marietta | - | No | 55 | - | 17 | A+ | - | - | - | - |
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.
Who is the administrator of Heritage Hospice?
Ms SHANNON COLLINS is the administrator of Heritage Hospice.
How many beds does Heritage Hospice have?
Heritage Hospice has 12 beds.
Are there photos of Heritage Hospice?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Heritage Hospice in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the phone number of Heritage Hospice?
(770) 423-5959 will put you in contact with the team at Heritage Hospice.
What county is Heritage Hospice located in?
Heritage Hospice is in Cobb County.
Is Heritage Hospice Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Heritage Hospice is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.
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