Hospice in ZIP 35243 (Birmingham, AL)
3 Medicare-certified hospice operate in ZIP 35243, Birmingham, AL, per the current CMS data, where rated providers average 3.7 out of 5.
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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.
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACG HOSPICE-BIRMINGHAM | 5.0 | 10 | 5.0 | 84 | for-profit |
| COMPASSUS HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE-BIRMINGHAM | 2.0 | 10 | 2.0 | 237 | for-profit |
| GENTIVA BIRMINGHAM | 4.0 | 10 | 4.0 | 536 | for-profit |
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Data profile for ZIP 35243
Using CMS data, we can profile the 3 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 35243: 3 (100%) carry a published overall star rating. Recorded ownership divides as 3 for-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 5.0 out of 5 at ACG HOSPICE-BIRMINGHAM (for-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 2.0 to 5.0 out of 5. Reporting programs average 10.0 on the hospice care index. Across 3 reporting programs, family caregiver survey ratings average 3.7 out of 5. Reporting programs serve an average daily census of 286 patients each.
| Providers on record | 3 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 3 of 3 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.7 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | ACG HOSPICE-BIRMINGHAM (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 3 for-profit |
| Avg hospice care index | 10.0 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | 3.7 / 5 |
| Avg daily census | 286 |
Choosing among hospice in ZIP 35243
A sensible first step is to line up the CMS Five-Star ratings, since they distill health inspections, staffing, and quality measures into one score. Treat a strong overall rating as a starting signal, then dig into the inspection findings and staffing numbers that produced it.
Where you can, visit each option in ZIP 35243, Birmingham, AL, ask how care plans are created and revisited, and get costs, coverage, and availability confirmed in writing. Steady staffing and open communication with families count for as much as any published rating.
Medicare-certified hospice in ZIP 35243
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Data sources
Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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