Amedisys Hospice Of Mobile
Mobile, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011567)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.92 — above state average)
Serves: 53 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (251) 343-0989 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 80% would definitely recommend Amedisys Hospice Of Mobile, and 80% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 100.00, above the Alabama state average of 97.92.
Amedisys Hospice Of Mobile serves 53 ZIP codes from its Mobile, Alabama office in Mobile County.
Yes, Amedisys Hospice Of Mobile is Medicare-certified (CCN 011567), certified since October 22, 1997. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Amedisys Hospice Of Mobile is a for-profit hospice provider based in Mobile, Alabama, serving families in Mobile County. It has been Medicare-certified since October 22, 1997, meaning it has been part of the Medicare hospice program for over two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 80% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 80% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating figure separate from these percentages in the data available for this profile.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Amedisys Hospice Of Mobile scored 100.00, compared to a state average of 97.92 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 77.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life, a measure tied to timely, attentive care during the final stage.
Amedisys Hospice Of Mobile reports serving 53 ZIP codes from its Mobile office, indicating a fairly broad service area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Amedisys Hospice Of Mobile is Medicare-certified (CCN 011567), certified since October 22, 1997, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 80% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 80% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 100.00, compared to the Alabama state average of 97.92, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 77.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Amedisys Hospice Of Mobile serves 53 ZIP codes from its office in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 53 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 by itself determine quality; CMS quality measures and survey results are the best available indicators of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 22, 1997.
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 for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less.
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 forgoing all care, as hospice teams actively manage pain and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Amedisys Hospice Of Mobile at (251) 343-0989 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Amedisys Hospice Of Mobile directly at (251) 343-0989 to ask about starting care, and verify certification and current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is provided; contact the hospice at (251) 343-0989 for specifics not covered by published CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Amedisys Hospice Of Mobile directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011567?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.