Chattahoochee Hospice Inc
Valley, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011524)
CMS process measure: 78.79 (state average 97.92 — below state average)
Serves: 21 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (334) 756-8043 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 90% would definitely recommend Chattahoochee Hospice Inc, and 87% rated the care 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS survey data. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 78.79, below the Alabama state average of 97.92.
Chattahoochee Hospice Inc serves 21 ZIP codes from its office in Valley, Alabama, in Chambers County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Chattahoochee Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 011524), with certification dating back to January 5, 1990. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Chattahoochee Hospice Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Valley, Alabama, serving Chambers County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since January 5, 1990, and is classified by CMS as an "Other" ownership type. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
According to the most recent CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 90% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated the care a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Chattahoochee Hospice Inc scored 78.79, compared to a state average of 97.92 for Alabama — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10, and that 54.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the data provided.
Chattahoochee Hospice Inc's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 21 ZIP codes. All figures cited here come from CMS Care Compare data and may reflect different reporting periods; families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Chattahoochee Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 011524), certified since January 5, 1990. 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 survey, 90% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% rated the care 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice scored 78.79 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to Alabama's state average of 97.92 — below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 21 ZIP codes from its office in Valley, Alabama, in Chambers County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 21 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists this hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can inform families about organizational structure, but CMS quality data should be reviewed on its own for care quality.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Chattahoochee Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since January 5, 1990.
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 focused on comfort for those with a life expectancy of six months or less, typically after curative treatment has stopped.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Chattahoochee Hospice Inc at (334) 756-8043 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; please contact Chattahoochee Hospice Inc at (334) 756-8043 for guidance and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measure performance, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Chattahoochee Hospice Inc at (334) 756-8043 for specifics and review its profile on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Chattahoochee Hospice Inc directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011524?state=AL using CCN 011524.
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.