Amedisys Hospice
Hialeah, FL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 101554)
CMS process measure: 99.73 (state average 97.19 — above state average)
Serves: 88 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (786) 566-6176 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Families surveyed by CMS reported that 84% would definitely recommend Amedisys Hospice, and 80% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, Amedisys Hospice scored 99.73 compared to the Florida state average of 97.19, putting it above the state average.
Amedisys Hospice serves 88 ZIP codes from its Hialeah, FL office in Miami-Dade County. Families in this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Amedisys Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 101554, certified since August 4, 2014. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Amedisys Hospice is a for-profit hospice serving Hialeah, Florida and the surrounding Miami-Dade area. It has been Medicare-certified since August 4, 2014, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 101554.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 84% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 80% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating figure in the data provided for this listing, though the recommend and rating percentages reflect family caregiver feedback collected through the CAHPS Hospice Survey.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Amedisys Hospice scored 99.73, compared to the Florida state average of 97.19 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 80.9% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the data supplied.
Amedisys Hospice's service area covers 88 ZIP codes from its Hialeah office in Miami-Dade County, reflecting a broad regional reach.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing. Where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient sample sizes rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Amedisys Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 101554), certified since August 4, 2014, 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 CMS's CAHPS Hospice Survey data, 84% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Amedisys Hospice, and 80% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Amedisys Hospice scored 99.73 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to the Florida state average of 97.19, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Amedisys Hospice serves 88 ZIP codes from its office in Hialeah, Florida, in Miami-Dade County.
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?
Amedisys Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but families may wish to consider it alongside CMS survey and quality measure data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Amedisys Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 4, 2014.
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, typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a doctor.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Amedisys Hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (786) 566-6176 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Amedisys Hospice at (786) 566-6176 for guidance on starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about family caregiver satisfaction, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these details for Amedisys Hospice on Medicare Care Compare and confirm specifics by calling (786) 566-6176.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Amedisys Hospice (CCN 101554) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/101554?state=FL to review its current CMS-reported 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.