Alabama Hospice Care Of Birmingham
Trussville, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011657)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.92 — above state average)
Serves: 81 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (205) 228-0600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 86% would definitely recommend Alabama Hospice Care Of Birmingham, and 85% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 100.00, above the Alabama state average of 97.92.
Alabama Hospice Care Of Birmingham serves 81 ZIP codes from its office in Trussville, Alabama, located in Jefferson County.
Yes, Alabama Hospice Care Of Birmingham is Medicare-certified (CCN 011657, since 2007); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Alabama Hospice Care Of Birmingham is a Medicare-certified hospice provider based in Trussville, Alabama, serving families in Jefferson County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice is classified under an ownership type of "Other" and has been Medicare-certified since April 12, 2007.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 86% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall star rating for this hospice in the data available here, which can happen when patient counts are small; this is not an indication of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to a state average of 97.92 for Alabama — placing it above the state average. Its care index score is reported as 10, and 81.1% of patients had visits in the last days of life according to CMS data.
This hospice reports serving 81 ZIP codes from its Trussville office, reflecting a fairly broad service area. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies that care is appropriate; no cost details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with CMS and with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Alabama Hospice Care Of Birmingham has been Medicare-certified since April 12, 2007 (CCN 011657), 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice scored 100.00 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to Alabama's state average of 97.92, placing it above the state average. Its care index score is reported as 10, and 81.1% of patients had visits recorded in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 81 ZIP codes from its office in Trussville, Alabama, in Jefferson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 81 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists this hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality; the CAHPS survey results and process measures give more direct insight into care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 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 focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally chosen when a patient has a life-limiting illness and treatment aimed at cure is no longer being pursued.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care — pain management, emotional support, and medical attention continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice. Please contact the hospice at (205) 228-0600 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 the hospice directly at (205) 228-0600 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to the state average, and the size of the service area — all of which are covered in this listing using CMS data. For questions about specific services or staffing, contact the hospice at (205) 228-0600.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Alabama Hospice Care Of Birmingham (CCN 011657) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011657?state=AL to confirm current CMS data.
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.