Hospice Of Alabama
Rainsville, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011626)
CMS process measure: 97.37 (state average 97.92 — at state average)
Serves: 75 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (256) 638-3491 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of Alabama has earned 4 out of 5 stars from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 80% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 97.37 is about at the Alabama state average of 97.92.
Hospice Of Alabama serves 75 ZIP codes from its Rainsville, Alabama office in DeKalb County. Families in the surrounding area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Hospice Of Alabama is Medicare-certified, with CCN 011626, certified since 2005. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Alabama is a for-profit hospice based in Rainsville, Alabama, serving families in DeKalb County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since April 14, 2005 (CCN 011626).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Hospice Of Alabama an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 80% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, Hospice Of Alabama scored 97.37, which CMS classifies as at the state average compared to Alabama's average of 97.92. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 83.7% of patients, based on claims data.
Hospice Of Alabama's service area covers 75 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its Rainsville office.
All figures above are drawn from the most recently published CMS Care Compare data for this hospice. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this provider, which often happens simply because of small patient counts, not necessarily quality concerns. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and to review the official Medicare Care Compare listing for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of Alabama is Medicare-certified (CCN 011626) since April 14, 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, Hospice Of Alabama received an overall 4-star rating, with 80% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 81% rating their 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 97.37, which CMS reports as at the state average compared to Alabama's average of 97.92.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hospice Of Alabama serves 75 ZIP codes from its Rainsville, Alabama office in DeKalb County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 75 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of Alabama is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality; CMS's survey and process measures are better indicators of a family's likely experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 14, 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 focuses on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 giving up on medical attention, symptom relief, or emotional and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Hospice Of Alabama at (256) 638-3491 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This data does not include enrollment steps; call Hospice Of Alabama at (256) 638-3491 to ask how to begin care and confirm eligibility requirements.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver support, how quickly services can start, what the CMS survey and quality measures show, and how the hospice communicates with families — Hospice Of Alabama can be reached at (256) 638-3491 to discuss these directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Hospice Of Alabama's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011626?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.