Southerncare New Beacon - Anniston
Anniston, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011508)
CMS process measure: 99.74 (state average 97.92 — above state average)
Serves: 109 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (205) 236-5334 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Southerncare New Beacon - Anniston received a 4-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 90% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 99.74 compared to the Alabama state average of 97.92, placing it above the state average.
Southerncare New Beacon - Anniston serves 109 ZIP codes from its office in Anniston, Alabama, in Calhoun County.
Yes, Southerncare New Beacon - Anniston is Medicare-certified (CCN 011508, since 1987); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Southerncare New Beacon - Anniston is a for-profit hospice based in Anniston, Alabama, serving families in Calhoun County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 22, 1987, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for decades.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data (CAHPS), family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Ninety percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of families who cared for a loved one under this hospice's care and responded to the CMS survey.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects whether recommended care processes were consistently delivered, this hospice scored 99.74, compared to the Alabama state average of 97.92 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 71.8% of patients, based on published CMS data.
This hospice reports serving 109 ZIP codes from its Anniston office, indicating a broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; no cost information is included here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Southerncare New Beacon - Anniston is Medicare-certified (CCN 011508) since December 22, 1987, 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?
Family caregivers gave this hospice a 4-star rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 99.74, compared to the Alabama state average of 97.92, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 109 ZIP codes from its Anniston, Alabama office in Calhoun County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 109 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Southerncare New Beacon - Anniston is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality, but CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results, both listed here, are useful ways to compare.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 22, 1987.
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 is for those who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates 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, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (205) 236-5334 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly at (205) 236-5334 to ask about the process for starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality measures, service area, and ownership type — all of which are covered above; for other specifics, contact the hospice at (205) 236-5334.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Southerncare New Beacon - Anniston (CCN 011508) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011508?state=AL.
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.