Alabama Hospice Care Of Tuscaloosa
Northport, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011677)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.92 — above state average)
Serves: 29 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (205) 633-3705 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Alabama Hospice Care Of Tuscaloosa, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its CMS composite process score is 100.00, which is above the Alabama state average of 97.92.
Alabama Hospice Care Of Tuscaloosa serves 29 ZIP codes from its office in Northport, Alabama, in Tuscaloosa County.
Yes, Alabama Hospice Care Of Tuscaloosa is Medicare-certified (CCN 011677, since 2008); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Alabama Hospice Care Of Tuscaloosa is a for-profit hospice based in Northport, Alabama, serving families in Tuscaloosa County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since December 30, 2008, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice providers for more than a decade.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (such as a star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are too small to report reliably. This should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means the data is not available.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects whether recommended care processes were delivered, Alabama Hospice Care Of Tuscaloosa scored 100.00, compared with a state average of 97.92 for Alabama — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 72.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, and the hospice has a care index score of 10.
The hospice's service area spans 29 ZIP codes, reflecting the breadth of communities it is equipped to serve from its Northport office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information beyond this is provided here. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Alabama Hospice Care Of Tuscaloosa is Medicare-certified under CCN 011677, effective December 30, 2008, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, often because patient counts are too small to report — this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, compared with the Alabama state average of 97.92, putting it above the state average. CMS also reports 72.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life and a care index score of 10.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 29 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 29 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality measures and survey data offer more direct insight into care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 30, 2008.
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 stop curative treatment and focus on comfort near the end of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal 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 them at (205) 633-3705 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice at (205) 633-3705 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about CMS quality scores, family survey results, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (205) 633-3705 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Alabama Hospice Care Of Tuscaloosa directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011677?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.