Enhabit Hospice Rainbow City
Rainbow City, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011670)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.92 — above state average)
Serves: 16 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (256) 203-8508 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Enhabit Hospice Rainbow City has a 5-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 96 percent of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 100.00 is above the Alabama state average of 97.92.
Enhabit Hospice Rainbow City serves 16 ZIP codes from its Rainbow City, Alabama office in Etowah County. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address is included in its service area.
Yes, Enhabit Hospice Rainbow City is Medicare-certified (CCN 011670, since April 10, 2008). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Enhabit Hospice Rainbow City is a for-profit hospice located in Rainbow City, Alabama, serving families in Etowah County. It has been Medicare-certified since April 10, 2008 (CCN 011670).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 5-star family caregiver rating. Ninety-six percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 95 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Enhabit Hospice Rainbow City scored 100.00, which is above the Alabama state average of 97.92. This composite reflects the percentage of patients who received a defined set of care processes recommended by CMS. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 85.2 percent of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
The hospice reports serving 16 ZIP codes from its Rainbow City office. Families should confirm whether their specific address falls within this service area by contacting the hospice directly.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; families should check Care Compare directly for the most current figures. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. This profile does not describe staffing, facilities, or specific services, as CMS data does not include those details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Enhabit Hospice Rainbow City is Medicare-certified (CCN 011670) since April 10, 2008, 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?
Family caregivers gave this hospice a 5-star rating on the CMS CAHPS survey; 96 percent said they would definitely recommend it, and 95 percent rated their 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-of-care score is 100.00, above the Alabama state average of 97.92. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 85.2 percent of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It reports serving 16 ZIP codes from its Rainbow City, Alabama office in Etowah 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?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not determine quality; CMS collects the same survey and quality measures regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 10, 2008.
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 typically 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 abandoning medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not describe where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice 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; please contact the hospice at (256) 203-8508 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about the CAHPS caregiver ratings, the composite process score compared to the state average, and the ZIP codes served — all of which are discussed above; for additional questions, contact the hospice at (256) 203-8508.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current published figures for Enhabit Hospice Rainbow City at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011670?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.