Alabama Hospice Care Of Mobile
Mobile, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011558)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.92 — above state average)
Serves: 49 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (251) 345-1023 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 80% would definitely recommend Alabama Hospice Care Of Mobile, and 81% rated their care experience 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS Care Compare data. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 100.00, above the Alabama state average of 97.92.
Alabama Hospice Care Of Mobile serves 49 ZIP codes from its Mobile, AL office in Mobile County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Alabama Hospice Care Of Mobile is Medicare-certified (CCN 011558), certified since 1997. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Alabama Hospice Care Of Mobile is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Mobile, Alabama, serving Mobile County and the surrounding area. It is organized under an "Other" ownership category and has been Medicare-certified since October 3, 1997, meaning it has provided hospice services under the Medicare hospice benefit for over two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 80% of family caregivers who responded said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 81% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Alabama state average of 97.92 — placing it above the state average. Its care index score is listed at 10, and 78.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on CMS data. Where a particular measure is not shown here, that reflects CMS's published data set, sometimes due to small patient counts, and should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
Alabama Hospice Care Of Mobile serves 49 ZIP codes from its Mobile office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost information is provided here beyond that. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Alabama Hospice Care Of Mobile is Medicare-certified (CCN 011558) and has been since October 3, 1997. 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?
According to CMS Care Compare data, 80% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 81% rated their overall care experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 100.00, compared to Alabama's state average of 97.92 — above the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and shows 78.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 49 ZIP codes from its office in Mobile, Alabama, within Mobile County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 49 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can relate to organizational structure, but CMS quality measures like the composite process score and caregiver survey results are the more direct indicators of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Alabama Hospice Care Of Mobile has been Medicare-certified since October 3, 1997.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have generally stopped pursuing curative treatment.
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?
This data does not specify where Alabama Hospice Care Of Mobile provides care; please contact the hospice at (251) 345-1023 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Alabama Hospice Care Of Mobile directly at (251) 345-1023 for guidance on starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care needs are met; contact the hospice at (251) 345-1023 to ask specific questions relevant to your situation.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review CMS's published data for Alabama Hospice Care Of Mobile directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011558?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.