Coosa Valley Hospice
Sylacauga, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011661)
CMS process measure: 94.74 (state average 97.92 — below state average)
Serves: 16 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (256) 401-4545 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said Coosa Valley Hospice was recommended by 91% of respondents, and its CMS composite process score of 94.74 is below the Alabama state average of 97.92. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Coosa Valley Hospice serves 16 ZIP codes from its office in Sylacauga, Alabama, located in Talladega County.
Yes, Coosa Valley Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 011661), certified since 2007, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Coosa Valley Hospice is a government-owned, Medicare-certified hospice based in Sylacauga, Alabama, in Talladega County. It has been Medicare-certified since July 16, 2007. According to CMS Care Compare data, all figures cited here reflect that published dataset's most recent vintage.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 91% of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 90% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided, so no star rating can be stated here.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the timeliness and consistency of core hospice care processes, Coosa Valley Hospice scored 94.74, which is below the Alabama state average of 97.92. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 71.3% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, per Care Compare data.
Coosa Valley Hospice serves a service area covering 16 ZIP codes from its Sylacauga office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost details beyond this are provided here. Families are encouraged to confirm current details and verify all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Coosa Valley Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 011661) since July 16, 2007, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 91% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Coosa Valley Hospice, and 90% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 94.74, which is below the Alabama state average of 97.92; CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 71.3% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Coosa Valley Hospice serves 16 ZIP codes from its office in Sylacauga, Alabama, in Talladega County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 16 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Coosa Valley Hospice is government-owned; ownership type can reflect an organization's structure and mission but does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 16, 2007.
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 people who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
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 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 Coosa Valley Hospice at (256) 401-4545 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 Coosa Valley Hospice at (256) 401-4545 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 the state average, and its service area — all of which are covered in this profile using CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Coosa Valley Hospice (CCN 011661) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011661?state=AL to confirm current figures.
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.