Aveanna Hospice Of Decatur
Decatur, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011654)
CMS process measure: 99.8 (state average 97.92 — above state average)
Serves: 80 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (256) 905-0280 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Aveanna Hospice Of Decatur received a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 89% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.80 is above the Alabama state average of 97.92.
Aveanna Hospice Of Decatur serves 80 ZIP codes from its Decatur, Alabama office in Morgan County.
Yes, Aveanna Hospice Of Decatur is Medicare-certified (CCN 011654, since 2007); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Aveanna Hospice Of Decatur is a for-profit hospice based in Decatur, Alabama, serving families in Morgan County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since April 12, 2007 (CCN 011654).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 5 stars. Of those surveyed, 89% said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 87% rated their experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of caregivers who chose to respond to the survey and are published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, which reflects a set of care processes hospices are expected to complete, Aveanna Hospice Of Decatur scored 99.80, compared to a state average of 97.92 for Alabama — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that 75.2% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, per the data provided.
The hospice serves 80 ZIP codes from its Decatur, Alabama office. Families should note that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that omission does not indicate poor quality — it is often due to small patient counts.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Aveanna Hospice Of Decatur is Medicare-certified (CCN 011654) since April 12, 2007, 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?
Family caregivers gave this hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating overall, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% rating their experience a 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 99.80, compared to Alabama's state average of 97.92 — above the state average, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 80 ZIP codes from its Decatur, Alabama location in Morgan County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 80 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 is one factor among several to consider, alongside CMS survey results and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 12, 2007.
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 people who have stopped curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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 illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where care is delivered; please contact the hospice at (256) 905-0280 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact the hospice at (256) 905-0280 to learn about starting care, and verify certification and details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, and the areas it serves — contact the hospice at (256) 905-0280 for further details not covered in this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Aveanna Hospice Of Decatur directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011654?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.