Hospice Of West Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011517)
CMS process measure: 97.63 (state average 97.92 — at state average)
Serves: 51 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (205) 345-0067 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of West Alabama has a 5-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 95% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.63 is at the Alabama state average of 97.92.
Hospice Of West Alabama serves 51 ZIP codes from its Tuscaloosa, Alabama office in Tuscaloosa County. Families in this area can be served from this location according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Hospice Of West Alabama is Medicare-certified (CCN 011517), certified since 1989. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of West Alabama is a non-profit hospice based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, certified by Medicare since February 8, 1989. It serves families in Tuscaloosa County and the surrounding area, covering 51 ZIP codes from its Tuscaloosa office.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 5-star overall rating. Among respondents, 95% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 92% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale. These figures reflect the experiences reported by caregivers of patients who received care from this hospice, as published by CMS.
CMS also publishes a composite process measure score, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes. Hospice Of West Alabama scored 97.63, which CMS categorizes as at the Alabama state average of 97.92. CMS additionally reports that visits occurred in the last days of life for 81.6% of patients, based on the same data set.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost or fee information is included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published reporting period available to CMS at the time of collection. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient counts rather than any indication of the quality of care provided.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of West Alabama is Medicare-certified (CCN 011517), certified since February 8, 1989, 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 reports a 5-star CAHPS rating for this hospice, with 95% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 92% rating their experience 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 97.63, which CMS lists as at the Alabama state average of 97.92. CMS also reports that 81.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Hospice Of West Alabama serves 51 ZIP codes from its Tuscaloosa, Alabama office in Tuscaloosa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 51 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of West Alabama is organized as a non-profit hospice. Ownership type is one factor families sometimes consider alongside CMS quality data, but it does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 8, 1989.
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 generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
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 all care 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 West Alabama at (205) 345-0067 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact Hospice Of West Alabama at (205) 345-0067 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores, ownership type, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Hospice Of West Alabama at (205) 345-0067 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of West Alabama (CCN 011517) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011517?state=AL to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.