Aveanna Hospice Of Fairhope
Fairhope, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011502)
CMS process measure: 99.64 (state average 97.92 — above state average)
Serves: 48 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (251) 462-1428 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Aveanna Hospice Of Fairhope 4 out of 5 stars in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.64 is above the Alabama state average of 97.92.
Aveanna Hospice Of Fairhope serves 48 ZIP codes from its Fairhope, AL office in Baldwin County. Families in and around this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address is covered.
Yes, Aveanna Hospice Of Fairhope is Medicare-certified (CCN 011502), certified since 1984. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Aveanna Hospice Of Fairhope is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Fairhope, Alabama, serving families in Baldwin County and the surrounding area. The hospice has an ownership type classified by CMS as "Other," and it has been Medicare-certified since July 3, 1984 — a certification history spanning several decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 88% rated their overall experience of care at 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the direct experiences reported by family members of patients who received care.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects the consistent delivery of core care processes, Aveanna Hospice Of Fairhope scored 99.64, which is above the Alabama state average of 97.92. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that 71.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the published data.
The hospice's service area, according to CMS data, spans 48 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures cited here come from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Aveanna Hospice Of Fairhope is Medicare-certified (CCN 011502), certified since July 3, 1984, 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's CAHPS survey shows this hospice earned 4 out of 5 stars, with 89% of families saying they would definitely recommend it and 88% rating their overall experience 9 or 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 99.64, 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 lists 48 ZIP codes served from its Fairhope, AL location in Baldwin County; call (251) 462-1428 to confirm coverage of a specific address.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 48 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type alone doesn't determine quality of care — CAHPS survey results and quality measures offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 3, 1984, per CMS records.
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 focuses on comfort for those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care — pain management, emotional, and spiritual support continue throughout.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings; contact Aveanna Hospice Of Fairhope at (251) 462-1428 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin the process, contact Aveanna Hospice Of Fairhope directly at (251) 462-1428; a physician's certification of eligibility is generally required.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated — Aveanna Hospice Of Fairhope can be reached at (251) 462-1428 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Aveanna Hospice Of Fairhope directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011502?state=AL using CCN 011502.
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.