Traditions Health Of Selma
Selma, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011549)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.92 — above state average)
Serves: 70 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (334) 418-0566 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 78% would definitely recommend Traditions Health Of Selma, and 79% rated their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 100.00, above the Alabama state average of 97.92.
Traditions Health Of Selma serves 70 ZIP codes from its Selma, Alabama office in Dallas County.
Yes, Traditions Health Of Selma is Medicare-certified, with CCN 011549, certified since 1996; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Traditions Health Of Selma is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Selma, Alabama, serving families in Dallas County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 18, 1996, and is classified under an ownership type of "Other."
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, 78% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 79% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently the hospice delivered recommended care processes — Traditions Health Of Selma scored 100.00, compared to the Alabama state average of 97.92, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice, and notes that 43.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the same data set.
Traditions Health Of Selma serves a broad area, covering 70 ZIP codes from its Selma, Alabama office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this hospice; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Traditions Health Of Selma is Medicare-certified (CCN 011549) since October 18, 1996, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 78% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 79% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, Traditions Health Of Selma scored 100.00, compared to the Alabama state average of 97.92 — above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 70 ZIP codes from its office in Selma, Alabama, in Dallas County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 70 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 alone does not indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey results provide more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Traditions Health Of Selma has been Medicare-certified since October 18, 1996.
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 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 focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than pursuing curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions, and can discontinue hospice if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Traditions Health Of Selma at (334) 418-0566 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin hospice care with this provider, contact Traditions Health Of Selma directly at (334) 418-0566 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver support, how care needs are addressed, and how the hospice's CMS quality measures compare — contact Traditions Health Of Selma at (334) 418-0566 for specifics and review the CMS Care Compare listing.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011549?state=AL.
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.