Hospice Of Monroe County
Monroeville, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011685)
CMS process measure: 80.3 (state average 97.92 — below state average)
Serves: 19 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (251) 575-3111 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family caregiver star rating or percent-recommend figure for Hospice Of Monroe County, often because of a small number of surveyed patients. However, its CMS composite process score is 80.30, which is below the Alabama state average of 97.92.
Hospice Of Monroe County serves 19 ZIP codes from its office in Monroeville, Alabama, in Monroe County.
Yes, Hospice Of Monroe County is Medicare-certified (CCN 011685), certified since March 8, 2018, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Monroe County is a for-profit hospice based in Monroeville, Alabama, serving families in Monroe County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since March 8, 2018 (CCN 011685).
According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice does not have a published CAHPS family caregiver survey star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10. CMS often does not publish these figures for hospices with small patient counts, and this should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means the data is not available.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Hospice Of Monroe County scored 80.30, compared to the Alabama state average of 97.92 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice, and that 40.0% of patients received visits from a hospice team member in the last days of life, based on Care Compare data.
Hospice Of Monroe County reports serving 19 ZIP codes from its Monroeville office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here beyond that. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to the vintage of that dataset. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice Of Monroe County is Medicare-certified (CCN 011685) since March 8, 2018, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 80.30, compared to the Alabama state average of 97.92, placing it below the state average; CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports that 40.0% of patients received visits from a team member in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hospice Of Monroe County serves 19 ZIP codes from its Monroeville, Alabama office in Monroe County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 19 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 by itself indicate quality of care, so it's best considered alongside CMS quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 8, 2018.
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 typically for people with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where care is provided; please contact Hospice Of Monroe County at (251) 575-3111 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Hospice Of Monroe County directly at (251) 575-3111 to ask about starting care, and verify current certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality scores, caregiver survey results, services offered, service area, and how to begin care; contact Hospice Of Monroe County at (251) 575-3111 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Monroe County (CCN 011685) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011685?state=AL to see the latest CMS-reported information.
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.