Hospice in ZIP 35243 (Birmingham, AL)
3 Medicare-certified hospice operate in ZIP 35243, Birmingham, AL, according to the current CMS snapshot, where rated providers average 3.7 out of 5.
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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.
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACG HOSPICE-BIRMINGHAM | 5.0 | 10 | 5.0 | 84 | for-profit |
| COMPASSUS HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE-BIRMINGHAM | 2.0 | 10 | 2.0 | 237 | for-profit |
| GENTIVA BIRMINGHAM | 4.0 | 10 | 4.0 | 536 | for-profit |
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Data profile for ZIP 35243
CMS data lets us profile the 3 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 35243: 3 (100%) carry a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 3 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 5.0 out of 5 at ACG HOSPICE-BIRMINGHAM (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 2.0 to 5.0 out of 5. The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 10.0. Family caregiver survey ratings average 3.7 out of 5 across 3 reporting programs. Reporting programs average a daily census of 286 patients each.
| Providers on record | 3 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 3 of 3 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.7 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | ACG HOSPICE-BIRMINGHAM (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 3 for-profit |
| Avg hospice care index | 10.0 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | 3.7 / 5 |
| Avg daily census | 286 |
Choosing among hospice in ZIP 35243
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.
Visit candidates in ZIP 35243, Birmingham, AL when possible, ask how care plans are set and reviewed, and confirm costs, coverage, and availability in writing. Staffing consistency and clear family communication matter as much as any published score.
Medicare-certified hospice in ZIP 35243
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Data sources
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (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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