hospice in Tuscaloosa, AL
Hospice of West Alabama
3851 Loop Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 · (205) 345-0067
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 of West Alabama at a glance
Hospice of West Alabama is a non-profit hospice in Tuscaloosa, Alabama (Tuscaloosa County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, better than the Alabama average of 4.2.
95% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 100 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- February 8, 1989
- County
- Tuscaloosa County
- CMS Certification Number
- 011517
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) | 92% | 86.5% | 82.7% | Better |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 95% | 88% | 84.9% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 83% | 81.6% | 76.4% | Better |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 90% | 83.4% | 77.8% | Better |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 98% | 93% | 91.3% | Better |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 93% | 86.3% | 81.7% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 95% | 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) | 97.6% | 98% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 81.6% | 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 | 100 | 127 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hospice of West Alabama's rating?
Hospice of West Alabama 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 Hospice of West Alabama and how do I contact it?
Hospice of West Alabama is at 3851 Loop Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404. Phone: (205) 345-0067.
About this data
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