Saad Hospice Services
Mobile, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011503)
CMS process measure: 85.32 (state average 97.92 — below state average)
Serves: 55 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (251) 343-9600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Saad Hospice Services holds a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 89% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 85.32 compared to the Alabama state average of 97.92, placing it below the state average.
Saad Hospice Services serves 55 ZIP codes from its Mobile, Alabama office in Mobile County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Saad Hospice Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 011503, since 1986); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Saad Hospice Services is a for-profit hospice based in Mobile, Alabama, serving families in Mobile County and surrounding areas. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 8, 1986.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Saad Hospice Services received a 4-star rating. Among caregivers surveyed, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 92% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family caregivers of patients who received care from this hospice, as published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of important care processes, Saad Hospice Services scored 85.32, 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 10 and a rate of 22.2% for visits during the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data available.
Saad Hospice Services reports a service area covering 55 ZIP codes from its Mobile, Alabama office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Saad Hospice Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 011503) since January 8, 1986, 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, Saad Hospice Services received a 4-star rating, with 89% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 92% 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 85.32, compared to the Alabama state average of 97.92, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data lists Saad Hospice Services as serving 55 ZIP codes from its Mobile, Alabama location in Mobile County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 55 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Saad Hospice Services is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality; CAHPS survey results and process measures offer more direct insight into care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Saad Hospice Services has been Medicare-certified since January 8, 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 are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Saad Hospice Services at (251) 343-9600 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Saad Hospice Services at (251) 343-9600 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and what services are included; contact Saad Hospice Services at (251) 343-9600 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Saad Hospice Services (CCN 011503) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011503?state=AL to confirm current CMS 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.