Aveanna Hospice Of Gadsden
Gadsden, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011668)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.92 — above state average)
Serves: 28 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (256) 547-3050 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (such as a star rating or percent who would recommend) for Aveanna Hospice Of Gadsden. However, its CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the Alabama state average of 97.92.
Aveanna Hospice Of Gadsden serves 28 ZIP codes from its office in Gadsden, Alabama, in Etowah County.
Yes, Aveanna Hospice Of Gadsden is Medicare-certified (CCN 011668, certified since February 21, 2008), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Aveanna Hospice Of Gadsden is a for-profit hospice agency based in Gadsden, Alabama, serving families in Etowah County and the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since February 21, 2008, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 011668.
CMS Care Compare data does not show a published CAHPS family-caregiver survey star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for this agency. This gap in the public data is often the result of too few surveyed patients to report a reliable figure, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not published these particular measures for Aveanna Hospice Of Gadsden.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Aveanna Hospice Of Gadsden scores 100.00, compared with a state average of 97.92 in Alabama — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9, and that 61.8% of patients received visits from a nurse or aide in the last days of life.
The agency's service area, according to CMS data, spans 28 ZIP codes in and around Gadsden. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries once a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost figures are included here. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Aveanna Hospice Of Gadsden is Medicare-certified (CCN 011668) since February 21, 2008, 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 has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results, such as a star rating or percentage who would recommend, for this hospice, which is often due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than a quality concern.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 100.00, above the Alabama state average of 97.92, and CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 61.8% of patients received visits from a nurse or aide in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Aveanna Hospice Of Gadsden serves 28 ZIP codes from its Gadsden, Alabama office in Etowah County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 28 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice agency; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, so it's best considered alongside CMS's published quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 21, 2008.
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 people who have decided to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the last phase of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive medications and support to manage symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data doesn't specify care settings for this agency; contact Aveanna Hospice Of Gadsden at (256) 547-3050 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available doesn't cover intake steps; contact Aveanna Hospice Of Gadsden directly at (256) 547-3050 to ask about starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality scores, service area, staff availability, and how care needs are met; contact Aveanna Hospice Of Gadsden at (256) 547-3050 for specifics not listed in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Aveanna Hospice Of Gadsden (CCN 011668) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011668?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.