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LHCG LXXIV, LLC
NPI 1649637984
Hospice Care, Community Based in Dalton, GA

Active since January 18, 2016
307 W EMERY ST STE B1, DALTON, GA 30720(706) 272-1035(706) 272-1036 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 19, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 19, 2026, Jan 25, 2016, Jan 18, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Lhcg Lxxiv, Llc NPPES

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

LHCG LXXIV, LLC (NPI 1649637984), doing business as Heartlite Hospice, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Dalton, Georgia and active in the NPI registry since January 2016. The organization lists Donald D. Stelly, President, Lhc Group, Inc., as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649637984
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameLHCG LXXIV, LLC
Location Address307 W EMERY ST STE B1Dalton, GA 30720-8176
Mailing AddressPo Box 51266Lafayette, LA 70505-1266 · (337) 233-1307 · Fax (337) 233-5764
Phone(706) 272-1035
Fax(706) 272-1036
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDonald D. StellyPresident, Lhc Group, Inc. · (337) 233-1307
Enumeration DateJanuary 18, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 19, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 19, 2026
✔ NPI 1649637984 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
307 W EMERY ST STE B1, Dalton, GA 30720
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsHeartlite Hospice

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Heartlite Hospice (CMS certification number 111652), from CMS Care Compare.

Heartlite Hospice

Hospice · Dalton, GA
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number111652
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceMay 9, 2007
Average Daily Census22patients per day on average
Location307 W Emery Street, Suite B1Dalton, GA 30720 · Whitfield County
Phone(706) 272-1035
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
Home91%
Assisted living facility1%
Nursing facility6%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with cancer
22%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
22%
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
95 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
95 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
95 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
53 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
95 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
52 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
26 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
95 patient stays
100%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
78 patient stays
79.5%
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.
7/10
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 34
42.5%
Early live discharges
National percentile 22
1.8%
Late live discharges
National percentile 91
59.6%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 76
12.3%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 97
8.8%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 78
$22,368
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 81
15.8 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 12
4.6%
Visits near death
National percentile 85
97.6%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

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 Lhcg Lxxiv, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lhcg Lxxiv, LLC is 1649637984. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 18, 2016. The provider is doing business as Heartlite Hospice.

Where is Lhcg Lxxiv, LLC located?

Lhcg Lxxiv, LLC is located at 307 W Emery St Ste B1, Dalton, GA 30720. The listed phone number is (706) 272-1035.

What is Lhcg Lxxiv, LLC's specialty?

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

Is Lhcg Lxxiv, LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Heartlite Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 111652), certified since May 9, 2007.

What insurance does Lhcg Lxxiv, LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee and 1 other insurer list Lhcg Lxxiv, LLC as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lhcg Lxxiv, LLC was last updated on August 19, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 days 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.