Affinity Hospice
Birmingham, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011624)
CMS process measure: 89.52 (state average 97.92 — below state average)
Serves: 125 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (205) 949-0400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Affinity Hospice received a 3-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 77% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 89.52 is below the Alabama state average of 97.92.
Affinity Hospice serves 125 ZIP codes from its Birmingham, Alabama office in Jefferson County.
Yes, Affinity Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 011624, since 2005); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Affinity Hospice is a for-profit hospice serving Birmingham, Alabama and the surrounding Jefferson County area. It has been Medicare-certified since March 8, 2005 (CCN 011624). Families arranging end-of-life care may want to know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice services for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Affinity Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Seventy-seven percent of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 77% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Affinity Hospice scored 89.52, which is below the Alabama state average of 97.92. This composite reflects how consistently the hospice performed a bundle of recommended care processes, based on CMS's published data. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 66.2% of patients, per the most recent published data.
Affinity Hospice reports serving 125 ZIP codes from its Birmingham office, indicating a broad service area within the region.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; where CMS has not released a particular measure for a hospice, this is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Affinity Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 011624) since March 8, 2005, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Affinity Hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 77% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 77% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Affinity Hospice's composite process-of-care score is 89.52, which is below Alabama's state average of 97.92.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Affinity Hospice reports serving 125 ZIP codes from its Birmingham, Alabama office in Jefferson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 125 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Affinity Hospice is a for-profit organization; CMS does not indicate that ownership type by itself affects quality, but it is one factor families may consider.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Affinity Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 8, 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 is generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients can still receive medical support to manage symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Affinity Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (205) 949-0400 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 Affinity Hospice at (205) 949-0400 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about the CAHPS survey results, the CMS process-of-care score, service area, and ownership type, all of which are available for Affinity Hospice through CMS Care Compare; contact the hospice directly at (205) 949-0400 for further questions.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Affinity Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011624?state=AL.
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.