Amedisys Hospice Of Florence
Florence, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011669)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.92 — above state average)
Serves: 40 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (256) 760-7877 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Amedisys Hospice Of Florence 85% of the time, and the hospice scored 100.00 on the CMS composite process measure, above Alabama's state average of 97.92. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Amedisys Hospice Of Florence serves 40 ZIP codes from its office in Florence, Alabama, in Lauderdale County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is covered by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Amedisys Hospice Of Florence is Medicare-certified, with CCN 011669, certified since March 24, 2014. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Amedisys Hospice Of Florence is a for-profit hospice agency based in Florence, Alabama, serving families in Lauderdale County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since March 24, 2014 (CCN 011669).
According to CMS Care Compare data, 85% of family caregivers surveyed said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 86% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided. On the CMS composite process measure — which reflects whether core hospice care processes were delivered as expected — Amedisys Hospice Of Florence scored 100.00, above the Alabama state average of 97.92. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 81.2% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, both drawn from the same Care Compare dataset.
Amedisys Hospice Of Florence's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 40 ZIP codes from its Florence office.
Where CMS has not published a specific measure for this hospice, this is often due to small patient counts used in reporting, and should not be read as a sign of lower quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost figures beyond this are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of reporting. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Amedisys Hospice Of Florence is Medicare-certified (CCN 011669) since March 24, 2014, 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 survey, 85% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 86% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice scored 100.00 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to Alabama's state average of 97.92, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Amedisys Hospice Of Florence serves 40 ZIP codes from its office in Florence, Alabama, in Lauderdale County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 40 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Amedisys Hospice Of Florence is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality data should be reviewed alongside this fact.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 24, 2014.
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 certifies a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom management, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it is not the same as giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Amedisys Hospice Of Florence at (256) 760-7877 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 Amedisys Hospice Of Florence at (256) 760-7877 to learn how to begin care and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and its service area — all of which are reflected in the CMS figures shared here; for other specifics, contact the hospice at (256) 760-7877.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Amedisys Hospice Of Florence directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011669?state=AL to review its current CMS-reported 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.