Ivy Creek Hospice
Dadeville, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011621)
CMS process measure: 97.77 (state average 97.92 — at state average)
Serves: 35 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (256) 825-7821 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ivy Creek Hospice has earned a 5-star rating from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 97.77 is about at the Alabama state average of 97.92.
Ivy Creek Hospice serves 35 ZIP codes from its Dadeville, Alabama office in Tallapoosa County. Families in that broader area may be eligible for its services, though it's best to confirm coverage directly with the hospice.
Yes, Ivy Creek Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 011621, since November 2004). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Ivy Creek Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Dadeville, Alabama, serving families in Tallapoosa County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since November 2, 2004 (CCN 011621), meaning it has met federal requirements to provide hospice care under the Medicare hospice benefit for nearly two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Ivy Creek Hospice a 5-star rating. Ninety-two percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 88% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the direct experiences of caregivers of patients who received care from this hospice.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Ivy Creek Hospice scored 97.77, which CMS categorizes as at the Alabama state average of 97.92. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice, and notes that 59.9% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the published data.
Ivy Creek Hospice reports serving 35 ZIP codes from its Dadeville office, indicating a moderately broad service area. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice or on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Ivy Creek Hospice?
Yes. Ivy Creek Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 011621) since November 2, 2004, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies their eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
Family caregivers gave Ivy Creek Hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it and 88% 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 97.77, which CMS lists as at the Alabama state average of 97.92. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 59.9% of patients received visits during the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Ivy Creek Hospice reports serving 35 ZIP codes from its office in Dadeville, Tallapoosa County, Alabama.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 35 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ivy Creek Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it can be a factor some families like to know when comparing hospices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 2, 2004, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for people with a life-limiting illness, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This isn't specified in the CMS data provided. Please contact Ivy Creek Hospice at (256) 825-7821 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover enrollment steps. Please contact Ivy Creek Hospice directly at (256) 825-7821 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, and its service area — all of which are covered here for Ivy Creek Hospice, though you may also want to ask about staffing and services directly by calling (256) 825-7821.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ivy Creek Hospice (CCN 011621) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011621?state=AL to review its current CMS-reported data.
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.