Aveanna Hospice Of Scottsboro
Scottsboro, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011635)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.92 — above state average)
Serves: 35 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (256) 259-0906 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 87% would definitely recommend Aveanna Hospice Of Scottsboro, with 85% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Alabama state average of 97.92.
Aveanna Hospice Of Scottsboro serves 35 ZIP codes from its office in Scottsboro, Alabama, in Jackson County.
Yes, Aveanna Hospice Of Scottsboro is Medicare-certified (CCN 011635, since 2005); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Aveanna Hospice Of Scottsboro is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Scottsboro, Jackson County, Alabama. Its ownership type is listed as "Other" in CMS records, and it has been Medicare-certified since November 2, 2005.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 87% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, though these caregiver responses offer a picture of family experience.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the consistency of core care processes, this hospice 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 82.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the available data.
This hospice serves a broad area, covering 35 ZIP codes from its Scottsboro office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Aveanna Hospice Of Scottsboro is Medicare-certified (CCN 011635) and has been since November 2, 2005; 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, 87% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% rated 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 serves 35 ZIP codes from its office in Scottsboro, Jackson County, Alabama.
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?
CMS records list its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can inform families about organizational structure, but CMS quality data reflects care processes and caregiver experience regardless of ownership category.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 2, 2005.
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 and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically for those with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a doctor.
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 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?
The data provided does not specify care settings; contact the hospice at (256) 259-0906 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact the hospice at (256) 259-0906 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (256) 259-0906 for specifics and review its profile on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Aveanna Hospice Of Scottsboro directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011635?state=AL to review its current CMS-reported 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.