hospice in Madison, AL

Affinity Hospice Madison

540 Hughes Rd. Suite 12, Madison, AL 35758 · (256) 772-8108

★★★★★4
Above average
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

Affinity Hospice Madison at a glance

Affinity Hospice Madison is a for-profit hospice in Madison, Alabama (Madison County).

CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the Alabama average of 4.2.

82% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 265 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
For-Profit
Medicare-certified since
December 10, 2008
County
Madison County
CMS Certification Number
011676

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityAlabama avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better)4 / 54.2 / 53.7 / 5Average

Family survey

This facility82%Alabama average86.5%U.S. average82.7%
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10: this facility vs. Alabama and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityAlabama avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better)82%86.5%82.7%Average
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)82%88%84.9%Average
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)78%81.6%76.4%Average
Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better)79%83.4%77.8%Average
Patient always treated with respect (higher is better)90%93%91.3%Average
Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better)81%86.3%81.7%Average
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)91%91.9%91%Average

Quality of care

This facility97.5%Alabama average98%U.S. average92.5%
Patients who got all recommended care at admission: this facility vs. Alabama and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityAlabama avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better)97.5%98%92.5%Better
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)66.8%71.2%56.3%Better
Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better)109.38.9Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityAlabama avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Average patients per day26512767

Where this hospice provides care

At home79%Assisted living4%Skilled nursing facility0%Other0%Nursing facility17%Inpatient hospice0%Inpatient hospital0%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

Other hospices near Affinity Hospice Madison

  1. Enhabit Hospice - Huntsville

    9668 Madison Blvd, Suite 335, Madison, AL 35758 · under 1 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated
  2. Hospice of North Alabama, LLC

    2905 Westcorp Blvd, Ste 115, 116, 117, Huntsville, AL 35805 · 7.1 mi

    ★★★★★4Above average
  3. Gentiva Huntsville

    5000 Bradford Drive NW, Suite 3A, Huntsville, AL 35805 · 7.1 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  4. Hospice Family Care

    10000 Serenity Lane Southeast, Huntsville, AL 35803 · 16.5 mi

    Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  5. Amedisys Hospice of Decatur

    725 Beltline Road SW, Ste D, Decatur, AL 35601 · 16.6 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated
  6. Hospice of the Valley, INC

    240 Johnston Street, SE, Decatur, AL 35601 · 16.6 mi

    Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

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Frequently asked questions

What is Affinity Hospice Madison's rating?

Affinity Hospice Madison 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 Affinity Hospice Madison and how do I contact it?

Affinity Hospice Madison is at 540 Hughes Rd. Suite 12, Madison, AL 35758. Phone: (256) 772-8108.

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.