Community Hospice Care
Tallassee, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011583)
CMS process measure: 98.88 (state average 97.92 — at state average)
Serves: 26 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (334) 283-6541 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Families surveyed by CMS reported strong satisfaction with Community Hospice Care: 92% said they would definitely recommend it, and 90% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 98.88 is at the Alabama state average of 97.92.
Community Hospice Care serves 26 ZIP codes from its office in Tallassee, Alabama, in Elmore County.
Yes, Community Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 011583), certified since 2001, so the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Community Hospice Care is a non-profit hospice based in Tallassee, Alabama, serving families in Elmore County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since June 13, 2001 (CCN 011583).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported high satisfaction with this provider: 92% said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 90% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Community Hospice Care scored 98.88, which CMS classifies as at the state average of 97.92 for Alabama. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 73.7% of patients received visits from a hospice team member in the final days of life, based on the data supplied.
Community Hospice Care serves 26 ZIP codes from its Tallassee office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify, once a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are included here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided and should be verified directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current vintage.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Community Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 011583) since June 13, 2001, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify once a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 92% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Community Hospice Care, and 90% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating in the data provided.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 98.88, which CMS reports as at the Alabama state average of 97.92. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and notes 73.7% of patients received visits from staff in their final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Community Hospice Care serves 26 ZIP codes from its office in Tallassee, Alabama, in Elmore County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 26 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Community Hospice Care is organized as a non-profit hospice. Ownership type is one factor among several to consider, alongside CMS quality and survey data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 13, 2001.
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 generally 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 underlying illness; it does not mean giving up medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Community Hospice Care at (334) 283-6541 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 Community Hospice Care at (334) 283-6541 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, the service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Community Hospice Care at (334) 283-6541 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Community Hospice Care (CCN 011583) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011583?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.