Cullman Regional Hospice
Cullman, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011510)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.92 — above state average)
Serves: 26 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (256) 739-5185 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 95% would definitely recommend Cullman Regional Hospice, and it scored 100.00 on CMS's composite process measure, above the Alabama state average of 97.92. These figures come from CMS Care Compare survey data.
Cullman Regional Hospice serves 26 ZIP codes from its Cullman, Alabama office in Cullman County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Cullman Regional Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 011510, certified since February 18, 1988. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Cullman Regional Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Cullman, Alabama, serving families in Cullman County. It has been Medicare-certified since February 18, 1988, and operates under Medicare Certification Number (CCN) 011510.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 95% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating figure in the data available here; if one exists, families should confirm it on Care Compare directly.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Cullman Regional Hospice scored 100.00, compared with an Alabama state average of 97.92 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports that 81.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, a measure of end-of-life care intensity.
Cullman Regional Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 26 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures cited above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare, as CMS updates figures periodically and some measures may be unpublished due to small patient counts, which does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Cullman Regional Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 011510) since February 18, 1988, 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, 95% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Cullman Regional Hospice, and 89% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Cullman Regional Hospice scored 100.00 on the CMS composite process measure, above the Alabama state average of 97.92.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Cullman Regional Hospice, based in Cullman, Alabama (Cullman County), serves 26 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
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?
Cullman Regional Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but it is disclosed by CMS for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 18, 1988.
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 typically for those who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final months of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice does not mean giving up care — it means shifting the focus to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing an illness.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Cullman Regional Hospice at (256) 739-5185 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care, contact Cullman Regional Hospice directly at (256) 739-5185 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Cullman Regional Hospice at (256) 739-5185 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Cullman Regional Hospice's certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011510?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.