Community Hospice Of Dale Medical Center
Ozark, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011628)
CMS process measure: 97.67 (state average 97.92 — at state average)
Serves: 16 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (334) 774-1380 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 89% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 91% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 97.67, which is at the Alabama state average of 97.92.
Community Hospice Of Dale Medical Center serves 16 ZIP codes from its Ozark, Alabama office in Dale County.
Yes, Community Hospice Of Dale Medical Center is Medicare-certified, with CCN 011628, certified since 2005. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Community Hospice Of Dale Medical Center is a non-profit hospice based in Ozark, Alabama, serving Dale County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since May 10, 2005 (CCN 011628).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 89% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 91% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. CMS has not published a distinct star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided, though the recommendation and rating percentages give a picture of family caregiver experience.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 97.67, which CMS classifies as at the Alabama state average of 97.92. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 50.0% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the published data.
This hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 16 ZIP codes centered on its Ozark, Alabama location. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost information is provided here beyond that fact.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families are encouraged to review the source directly and confirm any details by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Community Hospice Of Dale Medical Center is Medicare-certified (CCN 011628), certified since May 10, 2005, 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, 89% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 91% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 97.67, which CMS classifies as at the Alabama state average of 97.92. CMS also lists a care index score of 8 and reports that 50.0% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Based on CMS data, this hospice serves 16 ZIP codes from its Ozark, Alabama location in Dale County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 16 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type can reflect how a hospice is structured financially, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed alongside it rather than assumed from ownership type alone.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 10, 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 is generally for patients with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean pain and symptoms go untreated, and patients can still receive care for their comfort and dignity.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (334) 774-1380 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (334) 774-1380 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how consistently a hospice performs recommended care processes, and what areas the hospice serves — all of which are reflected in CMS Care Compare data for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review this hospice's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011628?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.