Hospice Of Northwest Alabama
Winfield, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011534)
CMS process measure: 98.29 (state average 97.92 — at state average)
Serves: 24 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (205) 487-8140 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
93% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Hospice Of Northwest Alabama, and 91% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 98.29 is at the Alabama state average of 97.92.
Hospice Of Northwest Alabama serves 24 ZIP codes from its Winfield, Alabama office in Marion County.
Yes, Hospice Of Northwest Alabama is Medicare-certified (CCN 011534, since 1994); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Northwest Alabama is a non-profit hospice based in Winfield, Alabama, serving families in Marion County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since March 15, 1994, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 93% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 91% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS does not report a distinct overall CAHPS star rating in the data available for this hospice, so no star figure is stated here.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, this hospice scored 98.29, essentially at the Alabama state average of 97.92. CMS also reports that 94.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, and the hospice's care index score is 10, as published by CMS.
This hospice's service area currently covers 24 ZIP codes, based on CMS data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here beyond that.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, 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. Hospice Of Northwest Alabama is Medicare-certified under CCN 011534, since March 15, 1994, 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?
According to CMS Care Compare, 93% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 91% gave it a rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 98.29, which CMS describes as at the Alabama state average of 97.92. CMS also reports 94.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 24 ZIP codes from its Winfield, Alabama location in Marion County, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 24 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is organized as a non-profit hospice. Ownership type is one factor families may consider alongside CMS quality and survey data, but is not itself a measure of quality.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 15, 1994.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care is generally for patients who have chosen 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 toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, symptom management, or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Hospice Of Northwest Alabama at (205) 487-8140 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Hospice Of Northwest Alabama at (205) 487-8140 to ask how to begin 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 size of the service area — all of which are covered above using CMS data for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Northwest Alabama (CCN 011534) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011534?state=AL to confirm current CMS data.
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.