hospice in Albertville, AL
Shepherd's Cove Hospice
408 Martling Road, Albertville, AL 35951 · (256) 891-7724
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
Shepherd's Cove Hospice at a glance
Shepherd's Cove Hospice is a hospice in Albertville, Alabama (Marshall County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, better than the Alabama average of 4.2.
92% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 95 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Other
- Medicare-certified since
- April 14, 1988
- County
- Marshall County
- CMS Certification Number
- 011513
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) | 90% | 86.5% | 82.7% | Better |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 92% | 88% | 84.9% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 82% | 81.6% | 76.4% | Better |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 88% | 83.4% | 77.8% | Better |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 95% | 93% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 89% | 86.3% | 81.7% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 92% | 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) | 95% | 98% | 92.5% | Average |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 55.5% | 71.2% | 56.3% | Average |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 9 | 9.3 | 8.9 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 95 | 127 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Shepherd's Cove Hospice
- ★★★★★4Above average
- ★★★★★4Above average
- Not rated
- ★★★★★4Above average
- ★★★★★5Much above average
- ★★★★★5Much above average
Frequently asked questions
What is Shepherd's Cove Hospice's rating?
Shepherd's Cove Hospice 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 Shepherd's Cove Hospice and how do I contact it?
Shepherd's Cove Hospice is at 408 Martling Road, Albertville, AL 35951. Phone: (256) 891-7724.
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.