hospice in Scottsboro, AL
Southerncare New Beacon Scottsboro
301 S. Houston St, Scottsboro, AL 35768 · (205) 574-4622
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 Scottsboro at a glance
Southerncare New Beacon Scottsboro is a for-profit hospice in Scottsboro, Alabama (Jackson County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, better than the Alabama average of 4.2.
91% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 372 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- April 7, 1988
- County
- Jackson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 011512
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Better |
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) | 91% | 88% | 84.9% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 79% | 81.6% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 84% | 83.4% | 77.8% | Better |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 93% | 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) | 94% | 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) | 98.2% | 98% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 78.8% | 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 | 372 | 127 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Southerncare New Beacon Scottsboro
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★★★★★5Much above average- ★★★★★4Above average
- ★★★★★4Above average
Hospice of North Alabama, LLC
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★★★★★4Above average- ★★★★★4Above average
Frequently asked questions
What is Southerncare New Beacon Scottsboro's rating?
Southerncare New Beacon Scottsboro has 5 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 Scottsboro and how do I contact it?
Southerncare New Beacon Scottsboro is at 301 S. Houston St, Scottsboro, AL 35768. Phone: (205) 574-4622.
About this data
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