hospice in Birmingham, AL
Southerncare New Beacon N Birmingham
5582 Apple Park Dr, Birmingham, AL 35235 · (205) 939-8799
CMS family caregiver survey star rating
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Southerncare New Beacon N Birmingham at a glance
Southerncare New Beacon N Birmingham is a for-profit hospice in Birmingham, Alabama (Shelby County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, worse than the Alabama average of 4.2.
84% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 348 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- May 24, 1984
- County
- Shelby County
- CMS Certification Number
- 011501
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Worse |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 82% | 86.5% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 84% | 88% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 77% | 81.6% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 79% | 83.4% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 88% | 93% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 82% | 86.3% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 89% | 91.9% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 98.7% | 98% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 70% | 71.2% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 9.3 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 348 | 127 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Southerncare New Beacon N Birmingham
- Not rated
Alabama Hospice Care of Birmingham
5998 Deerfoot Parkway, Trussville, AL 35173 · 5.5 mi
Not rated- Not rated
- ★★★★★5Much above average
- ★★★★★5Much above average
Compassus Hospice and Palliative Care-Birmingham
1900 International Park Drive, Suite 200, Birmingham, AL 35243 · 13.3 mi
For-profit
★★★★★2Below average
Frequently asked questions
What is Southerncare New Beacon N Birmingham's rating?
Southerncare New Beacon N Birmingham has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Alabama hospices is 4.2 stars.
Where is Southerncare New Beacon N Birmingham and how do I contact it?
Southerncare New Beacon N Birmingham is at 5582 Apple Park Dr, Birmingham, AL 35235. Phone: (205) 939-8799.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.