Aveanna Hospice Of Pelham
Pelham, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011607)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.92 — above state average)
Serves: 94 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (205) 663-6887 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Aveanna Hospice Of Pelham holds a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 83% of surveyed families 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 Pelham serves 94 ZIP codes from its office in Pelham, Alabama, in Shelby County.
Yes, Aveanna Hospice Of Pelham is Medicare-certified (CCN 011607, since 2003); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Aveanna Hospice Of Pelham is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Pelham, Alabama, in Shelby County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 16, 2003, and is classified under an ownership type of "Other."
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, which reflects feedback from family caregivers, Aveanna Hospice Of Pelham received a 4-star rating. Among surveyed families, 83% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completed a set of recommended care processes, Aveanna Hospice Of Pelham scored 100.00, compared to the Alabama state average of 97.92 — placing this hospice above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 58.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the data provided.
Aveanna Hospice Of Pelham reports serving 94 ZIP codes from its Pelham office, indicating a broad service area within the region.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided. Where a measure is not included here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are included here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Aveanna Hospice Of Pelham is Medicare-certified (CCN 011607), certified since October 16, 2003, 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 survey, this hospice received a 4-star rating, with 83% of families saying they would definitely recommend it and 81% rating it 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, which is above the Alabama state average of 97.92, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Aveanna Hospice Of Pelham reports serving 94 ZIP codes from its office in Pelham, Shelby County, Alabama.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 94 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can relate to organizational structure, but CMS quality measures reflect care outcomes regardless of ownership category.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 16, 2003.
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 with a terminal diagnosis who have generally stopped pursuing curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus of care to comfort, symptom management, and quality of life rather than curing an illness, but it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; please contact the hospice at (205) 663-6887 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include this process; please contact the hospice directly at (205) 663-6887 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how care needs would be met — contact the hospice at (205) 663-6887 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Aveanna Hospice Of Pelham (CCN 011607) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011607?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.