Enhabit Hospice - Huntsville
Madison, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011682)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.92 — above state average)
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (256) 203-8508 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS survey data shows 79% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Enhabit Hospice - Huntsville, and 81% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Its composite process score of 100.00 is above the Alabama state average of 97.92.
Enhabit Hospice - Huntsville serves 39 ZIP codes from its office in Madison, Alabama, located in Madison County.
Yes, Enhabit Hospice - Huntsville is Medicare-certified (CCN 011682, since 2013); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Enhabit Hospice - Huntsville is a for-profit hospice located in Madison, Alabama, serving families in Madison County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since May 29, 2013 (CCN 011682).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 79% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which does not necessarily reflect the quality of care — it is often simply a matter of survey sample size.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 100.00, which is above the Alabama state average of 97.92. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 48.5% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life, based on the published data.
Enhabit Hospice - Huntsville serves 39 ZIP codes from its Madison, Alabama office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no separate cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied and reflect the reporting period underlying that data set.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Enhabit Hospice - Huntsville is Medicare-certified (CCN 011682) since May 29, 2013, 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 Hospice Survey, 79% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 81% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 100.00, which is above the Alabama state average of 97.92. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and notes that 48.5% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 39 ZIP codes from its office in Madison, Alabama, in Madison County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 39 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Enhabit Hospice - Huntsville is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and family survey results are more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 29, 2013.
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 generally for patients with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; it does not mean giving up 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; please contact them at (256) 203-8508 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 for this hospice; please contact them at (256) 203-8508 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staff availability, how quickly care can begin, and how the hospice supports patients and caregivers — contact Enhabit Hospice - Huntsville at (256) 203-8508 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Enhabit Hospice - Huntsville directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011682?state=AL to review its current CMS 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.