hospice in Huntsville, AL
Hospice Family Care
10000 Serenity Lane Southeast, Huntsville, AL 35803 · (256) 650-1212
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
Hospice Family Care at a glance
Hospice Family Care is a non-profit hospice in Huntsville, Alabama (Madison County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the Alabama average of 4.2.
89% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 99 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- October 30, 1986
- County
- Madison County
- CMS Certification Number
- 011505
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Average |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 89% | 86.5% | 82.7% | Better |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 89% | 88% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 81% | 81.6% | 76.4% | Better |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 81% | 83.4% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 94% | 93% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 86% | 86.3% | 81.7% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 90% | 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) | 99.4% | 98% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 86.2% | 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 | 99 | 127 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hospice Family Care's rating?
Hospice Family Care has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Alabama hospices is 4.2 stars.
Where is Hospice Family Care and how do I contact it?
Hospice Family Care is at 10000 Serenity Lane Southeast, Huntsville, AL 35803. Phone: (256) 650-1212.
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.