Accreditation and Mission
Our Mission, Vision and Values
MISSION
To Improve The Lives Of Those We Serve.
VISION
To be the first place patients, families, payers and other healthcare providers select when they need healthcare services at home.
To achieve patient and employee satisfaction scores and clinical outcomes within the top 10 percent of all home healthcare providers in the U.S.
To continue to invest in our strong community partnerships, coordinated care solutions, top-performing workforce and innovative technologies to improve affordability throughout the healthcare continuum.
To be a financially strong organization where healthcare professionals prefer to work.
VALUES
Respect and Integrity
We practice the highest ethical standards and honor our commitments. We are fair, transparent, honest and person-centered in all our actions. We value the beliefs and opinions of our diverse community, including patients, clients, their families and caregivers, our volunteers, our staff, our donors and our partners.
Excellence
We are committed to delivering the best outcomes and highest quality service through the dedicated efforts of every team member. We are committed to continuous improvement in all that we do and strive to be leaders for others to emulate.
Stewardship
We enhance the lives of those we serve through responsible planning and management of the resources entrusted to us with each of us contributing toward a shared purpose.
Care
We will provide compassionate person-centered care while respecting individual physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
Accrediting Organizations
Dedicated to the industry’s highest standards of care, Visiting Nurse Health System is CHAP (Community Health Accreditation Partner) certified.
Our Home Health and Hospice Atlanta programs being CHAP certified signifies that an organization in the home and community healthcare sector has met and exceeds the industry’s highest standards for quality, safety, and regulatory compliance, including CMS standards CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). CHAP accreditation is a rigorous, voluntary process that demonstrates an organization’s commitment to continuous improvement and excellence.
As the trusted voice for aging, LeadingAge is a community of nonprofit aging services providers and other mission-driven organizations serving older adults, empowering people to live fully as they age.
As an active leader and member of LeadingAge, Visiting Nurse Health System continues to raise standards in order to be your solution to health care, hospice services and aging in the home. The healthcare industry is an ever-changing landscape that we are actively participating and leading, all to ensure you can continue to feel confident in the care your patients, family members and loved ones will receive.
A United Way of Greater Atlanta community partner, we have been serving the metro Atlanta, GA community since 1948.
Visiting Nurse is proud to be a national partner with We Honor Veterans. Our partnership ensures our commitment to offer special recognition and provide best practices for end-of-life care to veterans and their families.
Visiting Nurse is proud to be a national partner with Pet Peace of Mind. Because Visiting Nurse Health System | Hospice Atlanta knows that pets are a family members too, we are proud to partner and support this national nonprofit, to provide quality program for our patients facing serious illness and their furry family members. By respecting the relationship between people and their pets at the deepest level, this organization actively advocates for the pet’s role as an important member of the caregiving team.
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As we close out the month, we`d like to acknowledge each and every day, the dedicated team members of Visiting Nurse Health System and Hospice Atlanta make a difference in the lives of patients and families across our community. From nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, social workers, chaplains, aides, therapists, administrative staff, care coordinators to our incredible volunteers, each person plays an important role in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
Thank you for your expertise, dedication, and commitment to those we serve. We are grateful for all that you do.
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Stories like these remind us why we do what we do. Every day, Visiting Nurse Home Visiting Nurse Health System / Hospice Atlanta is honored to help patients regain strength, independence, and honor life`s journey with peace, confidence and dignity, at every stage of life, in the comfort of home.
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Connecting with our community is at the heart of what we do. From senior citizen fairs, Veteran Patient Pinning ceremonies, medical doctors offices and hospital education days, to community education events, the Visiting Nurse teams are out across Georgia, every day, building relationships, sharing resources, and helping connect patients to the care they need.
We`re proud to partner with healthcare professionals, community organizations, and families to increase awareness of home health, hospice and community-based services, ensuring more individuals can access quality care where they are most comfortable, at home.
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Each day our Community Care program case managers and nurses partner with care providers across Georgia to help nursing home-eligible seniors and vulnerable adults remain safe, independent, and supported at home.
Through our Community Care Programs, CCSP, SOURCE, and HCBS, our clients and members receive the essential services and care coordination that improve their quality of life and support aging in place.
Thank you to our state-wide network provider partners, community supporters, and our dedicated care teams who make this important work possible every day.
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This month, the Hospice Atlanta team was proud to sponsor the ASCNN monthly gathering of senior care professionals. Events like these provide valuable opportunities to network, collaborate, and share resources that help us better serve seniors and their families throughout Georgia.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a well-attended morning of connection, education, and partnership. Together, we can make an even greater impact in the communities we serve.
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Advocacy for quality hospice care extends beyond the bedside. Behind the scenes, here at Visiting Nurse Health System / Hospice Atlanta we strive to protect patients, uphold ethical standards, and ensure access to compassionate end-of-life care for those who need it most.
We`re proud to see Visiting Nurse Health System / Hospice Atlanta Palliative Care and Hospice Atlanta Executive Director Natasha Fowlks featured in this article discussing CMS` efforts to combat fraud and strengthen hospice oversight in Georgia and Ohio.
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Please join us in congratulating Wendy, our Employee of the Month!
Wendy consistently demonstrates the compassion, professionalism, and dedication that define Visiting Nurse Health System. Her commitment to providing exceptional service and support makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients, families, and team members every day.
We are grateful for Wendy`s hard work, positive attitude, and unwavering commitment to our mission. Thank you, Wendy, for all that you do, and we are proud to have you on our team!
Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 🎉
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Visiting Nurse Health System | Hospice Atlanta is honored to be a 2026 sponsor of the Agape Youth & Family Center’s Living Well Together Senior Health & Wellness Expo yesterday, bringing valuable health resources, education, and community connections to older adults in Atlanta’s Upper Westside.
This impactful event helped seniors access preventive health screenings, chronic disease management education, wellness resources, nutrition guidance, fall prevention support, healthcare navigation, and meaningful social engagement opportunities.
We are proud to partner with organizations that share our commitment to helping older adults live healthier, more connected lives. Thank you to everyone who made this event a success and to the seniors who joined us for a day focused on wellness, empowerment, and community.
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