Springhill Home Health And Hospice
Mobile, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011642)
CMS process measure: 99.55 (state average 97.92 — above state average)
Serves: 62 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (251) 725-1268 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Springhill Home Health And Hospice has a 4-star family caregiver rating from the CMS CAHPS survey, with 86% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.55 is above the Alabama state average of 97.92.
Springhill Home Health And Hospice serves 62 ZIP codes from its office in Mobile, Alabama, located in Mobile County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Springhill Home Health And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 011642), certified since January 18, 2006. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Springhill Home Health And Hospice is a for-profit hospice serving Mobile, Alabama and surrounding areas from its office in Mobile County. It has been Medicare-certified since January 18, 2006 (CCN 011642).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Springhill Home Health And Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Eighty-six percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 81 percent rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, Springhill Home Health And Hospice scored 99.55, compared to the Alabama state average of 97.92 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and data show that 67.5 percent of patients received visits in the last days of life, per CMS's published figures.
Springhill Home Health And Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 62 ZIP codes.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify current information directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Springhill Home Health And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 011642) since January 18, 2006, 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 family caregiver rating, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend it and 81% 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 99.55, above the Alabama state average of 97.92, placing it above the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data show it serves 62 ZIP codes from its office in Mobile, Alabama, in Mobile County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 62 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Springhill Home Health And Hospice is listed as for-profit in CMS data; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, and the CAHPS and process scores above offer more direct measures of experience and performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 18, 2006.
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 generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up on care, and patients can still receive medical attention aimed at managing symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Springhill Home Health And Hospice at (251) 725-1268 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; please contact Springhill Home Health And Hospice at (251) 725-1268 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how quality scores compare to state averages, the size of the service area, and how to begin care — Springhill Home Health And Hospice can be reached at (251) 725-1268 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Springhill Home Health And Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011642?state=AL to review its current CMS-published 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.