Hospice Of The Valley, Inc
Decatur, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011511)
CMS process measure: 97.92 (state average 97.92 — at state average)
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (205) 350-5585 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of The Valley, Inc has a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 97% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.92 is at the Alabama state average of 97.92.
Hospice Of The Valley, Inc serves 39 ZIP codes from its Decatur, Alabama office in Morgan County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Hospice Of The Valley, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 011511), certified since 1988. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that care is needed.
About this hospice
Hospice Of The Valley, Inc is a non-profit hospice based in Decatur, Alabama, serving families in Morgan County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since March 3, 1988, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data (CAHPS), family caregivers gave this hospice a 5-star overall rating. Among those surveyed, 97% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 94% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10, reflecting strong caregiver satisfaction.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Hospice Of The Valley scored 97.92, which is at the Alabama state average of 97.92. This measure reflects how consistently the hospice follows recommended care processes. CMS has also published a care index score of 9 and reports that 86.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
The hospice's service area, as recorded by CMS, spans 39 ZIP codes from its Decatur office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice Of The Valley, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 011511) since March 3, 1988. 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 CAHPS rating, with 97% saying they would definitely recommend it and 94% 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 97.92, which CMS reports as being at the Alabama state average of 97.92.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows this hospice serves 39 ZIP codes from its Decatur, Alabama location in Morgan 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?
Hospice Of The Valley, Inc is a non-profit organization; ownership type can reflect governance and mission but is not by itself a quality measure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 3, 1988, over three decades of certification.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure, generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No—hospice focuses on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life rather than curing an illness, but it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; please contact the hospice at (205) 350-5585 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (205) 350-5585 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, service area, staffing, and how care needs are met; contact the hospice at (205) 350-5585 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of The Valley, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011511?state=AL to see its current CMS-published ratings and measures.
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.