Access Hospice
Jasper, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011662)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.92 — above state average)
Serves: 40 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (205) 385-0200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Access Hospice 81% of the time, and the hospice scored 100.00 on CMS's composite process measure, above the Alabama state average of 97.92. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the data available.
Access Hospice serves 40 ZIP codes from its office in Jasper, Alabama, in Walker County. Families outside this area should contact the hospice directly to confirm coverage.
Yes, Access Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 011662, certified since 2007. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Access Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Jasper, Alabama, serving families in Walker County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 12, 2007.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 81% of respondents said they would definitely recommend Access Hospice to others, and 83% rated their experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the data provided; families should check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current figures.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care practices, Access Hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Alabama state average of 97.92 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice, and 68.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the published data.
Access Hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 40 ZIP codes from its Jasper office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here. Where CMS has not published a particular measure, this often reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of quality, and families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Access Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 011662) and has been since July 12, 2007. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 81% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Access Hospice, and 83% rated their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Access Hospice scored 100.00 on CMS's composite process measure, above the Alabama state average of 97.92.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Access Hospice serves 40 ZIP codes from its office in Jasper, Alabama, in Walker County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 40 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Access Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS publishes the same quality measures regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Access Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 12, 2007.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is generally for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final stages of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the illness; it does not mean giving up care or support, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Access Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (205) 385-0200 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Access Hospice at (205) 385-0200 for guidance on starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver recommendation rates, how a hospice's quality measures compare to the state average, and what areas it serves — information you can also verify on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011662?state=AL.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Access Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011662?state=AL, using CCN 011662.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.