Aveanna Hospice Of Andalusia
Andalusia, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011597)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.92 — above state average)
Serves: 29 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (334) 427-4000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Aveanna Hospice Of Andalusia holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 94% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Alabama state average of 97.92.
Aveanna Hospice Of Andalusia serves 29 ZIP codes from its Andalusia, Alabama office in Covington County. Families outside this area should contact the hospice directly to confirm coverage.
Yes, Aveanna Hospice Of Andalusia is Medicare-certified (CCN 011597, since 2003). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Aveanna Hospice Of Andalusia is a for-profit hospice based in Andalusia, Alabama, serving families in Covington County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since May 14, 2003 (CCN 011597).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 5-star rating overall. Of those surveyed, 94% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89% rated the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 for overall care.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Alabama state average of 97.92 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 80.3% of patients, per the published data.
Aveanna Hospice Of Andalusia's service area currently covers 29 ZIP codes from its Andalusia office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here beyond that. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; families are encouraged to confirm current figures directly on Care Compare, since CMS updates these figures periodically and some measures may not be published for every hospice due to small patient counts.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Aveanna Hospice Of Andalusia is Medicare-certified (CCN 011597) since May 14, 2003, 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 Care Compare reports a 5-star CAHPS rating for this hospice, with 94% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 89% rating overall care 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, above the Alabama state average of 97.92, and CMS lists a care index score of 10 along with 80.3% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 29 ZIP codes from its office in Andalusia, Alabama, in Covington 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?
Aveanna Hospice Of Andalusia is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among many, and CMS quality measures like the CAHPS survey and process scores offer more direct insight into experience of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 14, 2003.
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 chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis 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 to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for symptom relief and can leave hospice care if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Aveanna Hospice Of Andalusia at (334) 427-4000 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Aveanna Hospice Of Andalusia at (334) 427-4000 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, what areas are served, and how care is coordinated — all of which you can review for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare or by calling (334) 427-4000.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view current CMS data for Aveanna Hospice Of Andalusia at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011597?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.