Adoration Hospice
Oxford, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011629)
CMS process measure: 98.8 (state average 97.92 — at state average)
Serves: 71 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (205) 682-9996 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for Adoration Hospice, but 84% of family caregivers surveyed said they would definitely recommend it, and 78% rated it 9 or 10. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 98.80, about at the Alabama state average of 97.92.
Adoration Hospice serves 71 ZIP codes from its Oxford, Alabama office in Calhoun County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Adoration Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 011629, certified since May 25, 2005. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Adoration Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Oxford, Alabama, serving families in Calhoun County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since May 25, 2005, with the certification number (CCN) 011629.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published a CAHPS overall star rating for this hospice, which is often the case when patient counts are too small to report reliably — this should not be read as a sign of poor quality. Family caregivers who did respond to the CMS CAHPS survey reported that 84% would definitely recommend Adoration Hospice, and 78% rated it 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On the CMS composite process measure, Adoration Hospice scored 98.80, compared with the Alabama state average of 97.92 — CMS categorizes this as at the state average. CMS also reports that 56.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, and a care index score of 7 is listed for this hospice.
Adoration Hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 71 ZIP codes from its Oxford office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Adoration Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 011629) since May 25, 2005, and 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?
CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice, but 84% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend it, and 78% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Adoration Hospice's composite process score is 98.80, which CMS lists as at the state average of 97.92 for Alabama. CMS also reports that 56.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Adoration Hospice serves 71 ZIP codes from its Oxford, Alabama office in Calhoun County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 71 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Adoration Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type can be worth knowing but does not by itself determine quality of care, so it's best considered alongside CMS quality and satisfaction data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Adoration Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 25, 2005.
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 focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less. Both emphasize comfort and quality 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 curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean stopping all medical care, as symptom management and support continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Adoration Hospice at (205) 682-9996 or verify on Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Adoration Hospice directly at (205) 682-9996 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, the service area, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — all of which are covered above using CMS Care Compare data for Adoration Hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Adoration Hospice (CCN 011629) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011629?state=AL to confirm current CMS ratings and details.
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.