Aveanna Hospice Of Cullman
Cullman, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011643)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.92 — above state average)
Serves: 51 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (256) 739-4409 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Aveanna Hospice Of Cullman holds a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 86% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Alabama state average of 97.92.
Aveanna Hospice Of Cullman serves 51 ZIP codes from its Cullman, AL office in Cullman County. Families should confirm their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Aveanna Hospice Of Cullman is Medicare-certified (CCN 011643), certified since 2006. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Aveanna Hospice Of Cullman is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Cullman, Alabama, serving families in Cullman County and the surrounding area. It has an ownership type classified as "Other" and has been Medicare-certified since January 5, 2006.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 4-star rating. Among survey respondents, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Aveanna Hospice Of Cullman 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 10 and notes that 71.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
Aveanna Hospice Of Cullman reports serving 51 ZIP codes from its Cullman office. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often simply due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are included here. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Aveanna Hospice Of Cullman is Medicare-certified (CCN 011643), certified since January 5, 2006, 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 CAHPS survey data shows a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 86% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 100.00, compared to the Alabama state average of 97.92, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It reports serving 51 ZIP codes from its office in Cullman, Cullman County, Alabama.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 51 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can relate to organizational structure but is not, by itself, an indicator of quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 5, 2006.
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 certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, symptom management, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify care settings; please contact Aveanna Hospice Of Cullman at (256) 739-4409 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact the hospice directly at (256) 739-4409 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and ownership — all of which can be reviewed for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare, alongside a direct conversation with the hospice at (256) 739-4409.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's published data for Aveanna Hospice Of Cullman directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011643?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.