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HOMESTEAD HOSPICE OF NORTHWEST GEORGIA, LLC
NPI 1174960678
Hospice Care, Community Based in Dalton, GA

Active since May 24, 2013
1209 STARR DR, DALTON, GA 30720(706) 217-1926(706) 217-1927 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 23, 2026, Nov 12, 2025, Jun 24, 2024 and 5 more (8 updates tracked since 2016).

About Homestead Hospice Of Northwest Georgia, Llc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

HOMESTEAD HOSPICE OF NORTHWEST GEORGIA, LLC (NPI 1174960678), doing business as Eternal Faith Hospice And Palliative Care, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Dalton, Georgia and active in the NPI registry since May 2013. The organization lists James Michael Douthitt, Cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174960678
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameHOMESTEAD HOSPICE OF NORTHWEST GEORGIA, LLC
Location Address1209 STARR DRDalton, GA 30720-2578
Mailing AddressPo Box 733707Dallas, TX 75373-3707 · (979) 704-6547
Phone(706) 217-1926
Fax(706) 217-1927
Organization SubpartYesParent: Creative Hospice Holding, Llc
Authorized OfficialJames Michael DouthittCfo · (314) 952-3908
Enumeration DateMay 24, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateApril 23, 20268 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 23, 2026
✔ NPI 1174960678 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
1209 STARR DR, Dalton, GA 30720
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Other Names 2

Doing Business AsEternal Faith Hospice And Palliative Care
Doing Business AsTraditions Health

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Traditions Health (CMS certification number 111741), from CMS Care Compare.

Traditions Health

Hospice · Dalton, GA
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number111741
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceFebruary 20, 2014
Average Daily Census49patients per day on average
Location1209 Starr DriveDalton, GA 30720 · Whitfield County
Phone(706) 217-1926
Routine home care and other levels of care Serves Medicare Advantage patients Serves dual-eligible patients

Care Settings & Patients

Where care was provided, as a share of care days
Home63%
Assisted living facility32%
Nursing facility0%
Skilled nursing facility3%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with cancer
19%
Patients with dementia
17%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
27%
Patients with respiratory disease
13%
Patients with other conditions
0%
Profile statistics are from the 2020 CMS reporting year. Zero values reflect that year and may differ in more recent years.

Quality Measures

Hospice and Palliative Care Treatment Preferences
141 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
141 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
141 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
94 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
141 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
80 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
51 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
141 patient stays
100%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
164 patient stays
61.6%
Measures are reported under the CMS Hospice Quality Reporting Program. Reporting periods vary by measure (2022 to 2023). Measures without current CMS data are not shown.
9/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 51
0%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 54
58.1%
Early live discharges
National percentile 50
5.9%
Late live discharges
National percentile 27
30.9%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 87
16.2%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 43
0%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 43
$15,495
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 50
12.2 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 43
7.3%
Visits near death
National percentile 61
94.7%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

HOMESTEAD HOSPICE OF NORTHWEST GEORGIA, LLC
Clinic/Center
1209 STARR DR
DALTON, GA 30720
Whitfield County (706) 217-1926
VICKY DUHAIME ARNP
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
1209 STARR DR
DALTON, GA 30720
Whitfield County (706) 217-1926

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Homestead Hospice Of Northwest Georgia, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Homestead Hospice Of Northwest Georgia, LLC is 1174960678. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2013. The provider is doing business as Eternal Faith Hospice and Palliative Care and Traditions Health.

Where is Homestead Hospice Of Northwest Georgia, LLC located?

Homestead Hospice Of Northwest Georgia, LLC is located at 1209 Starr Dr, Dalton, GA 30720. The listed phone number is (706) 217-1926.

What is Homestead Hospice Of Northwest Georgia, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospice Care, Community Based with taxonomy code 251G00000X.

Is Homestead Hospice Of Northwest Georgia, LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Traditions Health is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 111741), certified since February 20, 2014.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Homestead Hospice Of Northwest Georgia, LLC was last updated on April 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.