Asercare Hospice - Hamilton
Hamilton, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011586)
CMS process measure: 99.42 (state average 97.92 — above state average)
Serves: 40 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (205) 921-9091 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said 91% would definitely recommend Asercare Hospice - Hamilton, and 89% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 99.42, above the Alabama state average of 97.92.
Asercare Hospice - Hamilton serves 40 ZIP codes from its office in Hamilton, Alabama, in Marion County.
Yes, Asercare Hospice - Hamilton is Medicare-certified (CCN 011586, since 2002); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Asercare Hospice - Hamilton is a for-profit hospice based in Hamilton, Alabama, in Marion County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 6, 2002, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 011586.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 91% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 89% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating in the data provided for this listing, so that figure is not included here.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 99.42, compared to a state average of 97.92 in Alabama — placing it above the state average. A related care index score of 10 was also reported. CMS notes that 89.4% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, per the published data.
Asercare Hospice - Hamilton reports serving 40 ZIP codes from its Hamilton, Alabama office. As a Medicare-certified hospice, care under this provider is covered by the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing. Where a measure is not mentioned, 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. Asercare Hospice - Hamilton has been Medicare-certified since February 6, 2002 (CCN 011586), 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 Hospice Survey data provided, 91% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 89% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's CMS composite process score is 99.42, compared to Alabama's state average of 97.92, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Asercare Hospice - Hamilton reports serving 40 ZIP codes from its office in Hamilton, Alabama, in Marion County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 40 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity. Ownership type doesn't by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality data and CAHPS survey results are better indicators to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 6, 2002, giving it over two decades of certification history.
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 specifically for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean no care is given — pain and symptom management continue actively.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (205) 921-9091 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; please contact Asercare Hospice - Hamilton directly at (205) 921-9091 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice compares to the state average on CMS quality measures, and the size of the service area — all of which are covered above using CMS data for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Asercare Hospice - Hamilton (CCN 011586) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011586?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.