Amedisys Hospice Of Decatur
Decatur, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011566)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.92 — above state average)
Serves: 35 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (256) 350-8688 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported strong experiences with Amedisys Hospice Of Decatur, with 93% saying they would definitely recommend it and 91% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process quality measure, the hospice scored 100.00, above the Alabama state average of 97.92.
Amedisys Hospice Of Decatur serves 35 ZIP codes from its Decatur, Alabama office in Morgan County.
Yes, Amedisys Hospice Of Decatur is Medicare-certified, with CCN 011566, certified since 1997. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Amedisys Hospice Of Decatur is a for-profit hospice agency based in Decatur, Alabama, serving families in Morgan County and the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since October 8, 1997, meaning it has met federal health and safety requirements for hospice care for over two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers who worked with this hospice reported strong experiences: 93% said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 91% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating figure in this dataset, so that measure is not restated here, but the underlying percentages reflect direct feedback from families who used this hospice's services.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice follows recommended care processes, Amedisys Hospice Of Decatur scored 100.00, compared to a state average of 97.92 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 91.1% of patients received visits in their last days of life, based on the agency's care index data.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 35 ZIP codes centered on its Decatur office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Amedisys Hospice Of Decatur is Medicare-certified (CCN 011566) since October 8, 1997, 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?
According to CMS Care Compare, 93% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 91% rated their overall 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 100.00, compared to the Alabama state average of 97.92, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows this hospice serves 35 ZIP codes from its Decatur, Alabama office in Morgan County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 35 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Amedisys Hospice Of Decatur is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not determine quality on its own; CMS quality measures and family survey results are more direct indicators of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 8, 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, while hospice care is for those who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor determines life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice focuses on comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness, but it does not mean giving up care — patients continue to receive medical attention, pain management, and support tailored to their needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings; contact the hospice at (256) 350-8688 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; contact the hospice at (256) 350-8688 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how the hospice's quality scores compare to the state average, and the size of its service area — figures like these are available on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Amedisys Hospice Of Decatur directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011566?state=AL using CCN 011566.
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.