Hospice Family Care
Huntsville, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011505)
CMS process measure: 99.43 (state average 97.92 — above state average)
Serves: 51 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (256) 650-1212 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Hospice Family Care a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.43 is above the Alabama state average of 97.92.
Hospice Family Care serves 51 ZIP codes from its Huntsville, Alabama office in Madison County, according to CMS data.
Yes, Hospice Family Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 011505, certified since 1986, so the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Family Care is a non-profit hospice based in Huntsville, Alabama, serving Madison County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since October 30, 1986, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for nearly four decades.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave Hospice Family Care a CAHPS star rating of 4 out of 5. Among surveyed families, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 89% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Hospice Family Care scored 99.43, which is above the Alabama state average of 97.92. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 86.2% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, based on the data CMS has published.
Hospice Family Care's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 51 ZIP codes from its Huntsville office. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that generally reflects small patient counts used for reporting rather than any indication of quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families should confirm current details directly with the hospice or on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Family Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 011505) since October 30, 1986, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS survey gave Hospice Family Care 4 out of 5 stars, with 89% of families saying they would definitely recommend it and 89% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 99.43, above the Alabama state average of 97.92, and CMS lists a care index score of 10 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Hospice Family Care serves 51 ZIP codes from its Huntsville, Alabama office in Madison County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 51 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Family Care is organized as a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can affect organizational priorities, but CMS quality data should be reviewed alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Hospice Family Care has been Medicare-certified since October 30, 1986.
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 patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Hospice Family Care at (256) 650-1212 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't include enrollment steps; contact Hospice Family Care at (256) 650-1212 to learn how to begin care and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about survey ratings, staffing, services offered, and coverage areas; contact Hospice Family Care at (256) 650-1212 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Family Care (CCN 011505) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011505?state=AL to confirm current ratings and details.
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.