Southerncare New Beacon - Jasper
Northport, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011506)
CMS process measure: 99.34 (state average 97.92 — above state average)
Serves: 149 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (205) 387-9339 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Southerncare New Beacon - Jasper earned a 4-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend this hospice. Its CMS composite process score of 99.34 is above the Alabama state average of 97.92.
Southerncare New Beacon - Jasper serves 149 ZIP codes from its Northport, AL office in Tuscaloosa County.
Yes, Southerncare New Beacon - Jasper is Medicare-certified (CCN 011506, since 1986); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Southerncare New Beacon - Jasper is a for-profit hospice based in Northport, Alabama, serving families in Tuscaloosa County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 19, 1986, giving it decades of history providing end-of-life care under the Medicare hospice benefit, which covers hospice care for eligible patients.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice earned a 4-star rating. Among surveyed caregivers, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the direct experiences of family caregivers as reported to CMS.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, this hospice scored 99.34, which is above the Alabama state average of 97.92. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 68.8% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Southerncare New Beacon - Jasper serves a broad area, covering 149 ZIP codes from its Northport office. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen simply due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Southerncare New Beacon - Jasper is Medicare-certified (CCN 011506) since November 19, 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, this hospice received a 4-star rating, with 89% of caregivers 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 composite process score is 99.34, which is above the Alabama state average of 97.92, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 149 ZIP codes from its Northport, Alabama office in Tuscaloosa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 149 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Southerncare New Beacon - Jasper is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several to consider, alongside CMS quality and survey data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 19, 1986, 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, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure, typically for patients with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life, but it does not mean giving up care; patients still receive medical attention aimed at managing symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (205) 387-9339 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the intake process; please contact Southerncare New Beacon - Jasper at (205) 387-9339 and verify information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and how care is coordinated — this listing's CMS data can help with several of those, and remaining questions should be directed to the hospice at (205) 387-9339.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Southerncare New Beacon - Jasper directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011506?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.