Alabama Hospice Care Of East Alabama
Anniston, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011671)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.92 — above state average)
Serves: 31 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (256) 831-2031 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Alabama Hospice Care Of East Alabama, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Alabama state average of 97.92.
Alabama Hospice Care Of East Alabama serves 31 ZIP codes from its Anniston, Alabama office in Calhoun County.
Yes, Alabama Hospice Care Of East Alabama is Medicare-certified (CCN 011671, since 2008); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Alabama Hospice Care Of East Alabama is a for-profit hospice based in Anniston, Alabama, serving patients in Calhoun County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since June 12, 2008 (CCN 011671).
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, and percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable results. This should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means the data has not been published.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of important care processes, this 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 8 and notes that 71.4% of patients received visits during the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data available.
This hospice serves a broad area, covering 31 ZIP codes from its Anniston office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Alabama Hospice Care Of East Alabama is Medicare-certified (CCN 011671) since June 12, 2008, 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 CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent recommending) for this hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not imply poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, which is above the Alabama state average of 97.92. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 71.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 31 ZIP codes from its Anniston, Alabama office in Calhoun County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 31 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 indicate quality, but it is disclosed by CMS for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 12, 2008.
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 for those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, but rather receiving a different kind of care centered on comfort.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (256) 831-2031 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly at (256) 831-2031 to learn about the process and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, staff availability, and how quality is measured; contact the hospice at (256) 831-2031 for specifics not covered in this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Alabama Hospice Care Of East Alabama directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011671?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.