Hospice in ZIP 35209 (Birmingham, AL)
In ZIP 35209, Birmingham, AL, the latest CMS data lists 2 Medicare-certified hospice, with an average overall star rating of 3.5 / 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.
ZIP 35209 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile covers 2 CMS-certified hospices in ZIP 35209, 2 of which report an overall star rating (100%). Ownership on record breaks down as 2 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at AMEDISYS HOSPICE OF BIRMINGHAM (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 3.0 to 4.0 out of 5. The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 9.5. Family caregiver survey ratings average 3.5 out of 5 across 2 reporting programs. Reporting programs average a daily census of 338 patients each.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.5 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | AMEDISYS HOSPICE OF BIRMINGHAM (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 for-profit |
| Avg hospice care index | 9.5 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | 3.5 / 5 |
| Avg daily census | 338 |
Comparing hospice in ZIP 35209
Ratings are a starting point, not a verdict. Review the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures behind each score, then confirm the services you need are actually offered.
Families in ZIP 35209, Birmingham, 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.
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Provider-level CMS data
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFFINITY HOSPICE | 3.0 | 9 | 3.0 | 299 | for-profit |
| AMEDISYS HOSPICE OF BIRMINGHAM | 4.0 | 10 | 4.0 | 377 | for-profit |
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All figures on this page come from the CMS Provider Data Catalog 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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