Amedisys Hospice Of Montgomery
Montgomery, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011623)
CMS process measure: 99.61 (state average 97.92 — above state average)
Serves: 53 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (334) 395-7789 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Amedisys Hospice Of Montgomery earned a 4-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 99.61, above the Alabama state average of 97.92.
Amedisys Hospice Of Montgomery serves 53 ZIP codes from its Montgomery, AL office in Montgomery County.
Yes, Amedisys Hospice Of Montgomery is Medicare-certified (CCN 011623, since 2005); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Amedisys Hospice Of Montgomery, located in Montgomery, Alabama, has been certified by Medicare since January 5, 2005. Its ownership type is listed by CMS as "Other." This profile draws only on the most recent CMS Care Compare data.
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, family caregivers gave this hospice a 4-star rating. Among caregivers surveyed, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated their overall experience of care 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes — Amedisys Hospice Of Montgomery scored 99.61, placing it above the Alabama state average of 97.92. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice, and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 85.5% of patients, per its data.
Amedisys Hospice Of Montgomery reports serving 53 ZIP codes from its Montgomery office in Montgomery County.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here beyond that fact.
Where CMS has not published a particular measure for a hospice, this often reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than a quality concern. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Amedisys Hospice Of Montgomery is Medicare-certified (CCN 011623) since January 5, 2005, 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 Hospice Survey, this hospice received a 4-star rating, with 85% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 85% rating their 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 99.61, which is above the Alabama state average of 97.92, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data indicates it serves 53 ZIP codes from its Montgomery, Alabama office in Montgomery County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 53 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 does not by itself indicate quality of care; the CAHPS survey and process measures are more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 5, 2005.
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 patients who have decided to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information isn't included in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (334) 395-7789 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly at (334) 395-7789 to learn about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice's process measures compare to the state average, and the areas served — all of which are available for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Amedisys Hospice Of Montgomery directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011623?state=AL using its CCN, 011623.
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.