Hospice in ZIP 35209 (Birmingham, AL)
For ZIP 35209, Birmingham, AL, the latest CMS data lists 2 Medicare-certified hospice, with an average overall star rating of 3.5 / 5 among rated providers.
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Hospice programs deliver palliative, comfort-first care to people with a terminal illness, usually at home. Their services span nursing, aide support, counseling, and respite for family caregivers. Hospices certified by Medicare must satisfy federal conditions of participation.
ZIP 35209 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile spans 2 CMS-certified hospices in ZIP 35209; 2 of them report an overall star rating (100%). Recorded ownership divides as 2 for-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 at AMEDISYS HOSPICE OF BIRMINGHAM (for-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 3.0 to 4.0 out of 5. Reporting programs average 9.5 on the hospice care index. Across 2 reporting programs, family caregiver survey ratings average 3.5 out of 5. Reporting programs serve an average daily census of 338 patients each.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.5 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | AMEDISYS HOSPICE OF BIRMINGHAM (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 for-profit |
| Avg hospice care index | 9.5 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | 3.5 / 5 |
| Avg daily census | 338 |
Comparing hospice in ZIP 35209
Think of ratings as a beginning, not a final word. Look at the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures that sit behind each score, and verify that the services you actually need are available.
For families in ZIP 35209, Birmingham, AL, the key questions are Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, how care plans are set, and how problems are escalated overnight or on weekends. A personal visit plus direct questions is still the surest way to judge whether a provider fits.
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Provider-level CMS data
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFFINITY HOSPICE | 3.0 | 9 | 3.0 | 299 | for-profit |
| AMEDISYS HOSPICE OF BIRMINGHAM | 4.0 | 10 | 4.0 | 377 | for-profit |
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