Aveanna Hospice Of Pell City
Pell City, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011617)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.92 — above state average)
Serves: 35 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (205) 813-0290 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 86% would definitely recommend Aveanna Hospice Of Pell City, and 78% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 100.00 compared to a state average of 97.92, placing it above the state average.
Aveanna Hospice Of Pell City serves 35 ZIP codes from its Pell City, AL office in St. Clair County. Families in this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Aveanna Hospice Of Pell City is Medicare-certified, with CCN 011617, since April 22, 2004. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Aveanna Hospice Of Pell City is a for-profit hospice located in Pell City, Alabama, serving families in St. Clair County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 22, 2004, under CCN 011617.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 86% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can occur when survey sample sizes are small; this does not indicate poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Aveanna Hospice Of Pell City scored 100.00, compared to a state average of 97.92 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 81.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the data supplied.
Aveanna Hospice Of Pell City's service area covers 35 ZIP codes from its Pell City office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare or with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Aveanna Hospice Of Pell City is Medicare-certified (CCN 011617) since April 22, 2004, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, 86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall star rating for this hospice in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, Aveanna Hospice Of Pell City scored 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?
This hospice serves 35 ZIP codes from its Pell City, AL office in St. Clair County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 35 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Aveanna Hospice Of Pell City is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality and survey measures are separate indicators worth reviewing alongside ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 22, 2004.
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 rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean a patient will receive no care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Aveanna Hospice Of Pell City at (205) 813-0290 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Aveanna Hospice Of Pell City directly at (205) 813-0290 to ask about starting care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (205) 813-0290 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Aveanna Hospice Of Pell City directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011617?state=AL to confirm current ratings and details.
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.