Hospice in ZIP 35128 (Pell City, AL)

In ZIP 35128, Pell City, AL, the latest CMS data lists 3 Medicare-certified hospice, with an average overall star rating of 4.0 / 5 among rated providers.

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Hospice programs provide comfort-focused, palliative care for people with a terminal illness, typically in the home. Services include nursing, aide support, counseling, and respite care for family caregivers. Medicare-certified hospices must meet federal conditions of participation.

Comparing hospice in ZIP 35128

Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.

Families in ZIP 35128, Pell City, AL should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.

Provider-level CMS data

ProviderOverallCare indexCaregiver surveyDaily censusOwnership
AVEANNA HOSPICE OF PELL CITYNot rated8—39for-profit
COMPASSUS SOUTHERN ALABAMA3.0103.051for-profit
LAKESIDE HOSPICE INC5.095.035for-profit

ZIP 35128 at a glance

This ZIP-level profile covers 3 CMS-certified hospices in ZIP 35128, 2 of which report an overall star rating (67%). Ownership on record breaks down as 3 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 5.0 out of 5 at LAKESIDE HOSPICE INC (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 3.0 to 5.0 out of 5. The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 9.0. Family caregiver survey ratings average 4.0 out of 5 across 2 reporting programs. Reporting programs average a daily census of 42 patients each.

Providers on record3
With a published overall rating2 of 3 (67%)
Average overall rating4.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerLAKESIDE HOSPICE INC (5.0 / 5)
Ownership mix3 for-profit
Avg hospice care index9.0
Avg caregiver survey star4.0 / 5
Avg daily census42

All hospice in ZIP 35128

Hospice · For-Profit AVEANNA HOSPICE OF PELL CITY Pell City, AL 35128 Not CMS-rated Hospice · For-Profit COMPASSUS SOUTHERN ALABAMA Pell City, AL 35128 CMS rating 3.0 / 5 Hospice · For-Profit LAKESIDE HOSPICE INC Pell City, AL 35128 CMS rating 5.0 / 5

Frequently asked questions

How many certified beds are reported in ZIP 35128?
No certified-bed counts are published for the providers currently listed in ZIP 35128. Bed counts apply to nursing homes; other provider types do not report them.
How many hospice are in ZIP 35128?
The current CMS snapshot lists 3 Medicare-certified hospice with a mailing address in ZIP 35128 (Pell City, AL).
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-05). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
What is the average CMS rating for hospice in ZIP 35128?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for hospice in ZIP 35128 is 4.0 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.
Who owns the hospice in ZIP 35128?
Ownership on record for hospice in ZIP 35128 is 3 for-profit. Ownership does not by itself indicate quality; check each provider's inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
What other ZIP codes near Pell City have hospice?
This care type is not listed in any other ZIP code in Pell City in the current snapshot.

Data & methodology

This page is compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-05. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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