hospice in Tuscumbia, AL
Alabama Hospice of the Shoals
1404 East Avalon Avenue, Suite C, Tuscumbia, AL 35674 · (256) 314-1204
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
Alabama Hospice of the Shoals at a glance
Alabama Hospice of the Shoals is a for-profit hospice in Tuscumbia, Alabama (Colbert County).
CMS has not published a family caregiver survey star rating for this hospice, usually because it has too little recent data.
89% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 38 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- October 20, 2005
- County
- Colbert County
- CMS Certification Number
- 011632
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 91% | 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) | 83% | 81.6% | 76.4% | Better |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 84% | 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) | 91% | 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) | 98.7% | 98% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 81.1% | 71.2% | 56.3% | Better |
| 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 | 38 | 127 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Alabama Hospice of the Shoals's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Alabama Hospice of the Shoals. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
Where is Alabama Hospice of the Shoals and how do I contact it?
Alabama Hospice of the Shoals is at 1404 East Avalon Avenue, Suite C, Tuscumbia, AL 35674. Phone: (256) 314-1204.
About this data
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