hospice in Rainsville, AL
Hospice of Alabama
266 Industrial Drive, Ste. B, Rainsville, AL 35986 · (256) 638-3491
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 Alabama at a glance
Hospice of Alabama is a for-profit hospice in Rainsville, Alabama (Dekalb County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the Alabama average of 4.2.
80% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 75 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- April 14, 2005
- County
- Dekalb County
- CMS Certification Number
- 011626
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) | 81% | 86.5% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 80% | 88% | 84.9% | Worse |
| 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) | 80% | 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) | 78% | 86.3% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 93% | 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) | 97.4% | 98% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 83.7% | 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 | 75 | 127 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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- Not rated
Frequently asked questions
What is Hospice of Alabama's rating?
Hospice of Alabama 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 of Alabama and how do I contact it?
Hospice of Alabama is at 266 Industrial Drive, Ste. B, Rainsville, AL 35986. Phone: (256) 638-3491.
About this data
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