Affinity Hospice Madison
Madison, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011676)
CMS process measure: 97.52 (state average 97.92 — at state average)
Serves: 88 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (256) 772-8108 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Affinity Hospice Madison holds a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 82% of surveyed families saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 97.52, about at the Alabama state average of 97.92.
Affinity Hospice Madison serves 88 ZIP codes from its Madison, Alabama office in Madison County.
Yes, Affinity Hospice Madison is Medicare-certified (CCN 011676, since December 2008); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Affinity Hospice Madison is a for-profit hospice agency based in Madison, Madison County, Alabama, certified by Medicare since December 10, 2008 (CMS Certification Number 011676).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave Affinity Hospice Madison a 4-star CAHPS rating. 82% of surveyed families said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 82% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completed recommended care processes, Affinity Hospice Madison scored 97.52, compared to the Alabama state average of 97.92 — placing it at the state average. CMS's care index score is listed as 10, and 66.8% of patients received visits in their last days of life, per published CMS data.
Affinity Hospice Madison serves 88 ZIP codes from its Madison, Alabama office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Affinity Hospice Madison has been Medicare-certified since December 10, 2008 (CCN 011676), 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 Care Compare data shows a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 82% of surveyed families saying they would definitely recommend Affinity Hospice Madison and 82% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 97.52, compared to the Alabama state average of 97.92, putting it at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Affinity Hospice Madison serves 88 ZIP codes from its office in Madison, Madison County, Alabama.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 88 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not directly determine quality, but CMS publishes it so families can consider it alongside survey and quality measure data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 10, 2008.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Affinity Hospice Madison at (256) 772-8108 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 Madison directly at (256) 772-8108 for this information.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, the size of its service area, and how it communicates with families — much of which is reflected in this listing's CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Affinity Hospice Madison directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011676?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.