Hospice in ZIP 35611 (Athens, AL)

The current CMS snapshot lists 1 Medicare-certified hospice serving ZIP 35611 in Athens, AL, with an average overall star rating of 5.0 out of 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.

Hospice on record in ZIP 35611

Hospice · Other HOSPICE OF LIMESTONE COUNTY Athens, AL 35611 CMS rating 5.0 / 5

What to weigh in ZIP 35611

The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.

Families in ZIP 35611, Athens, 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.

Side-by-side provider data

ProviderOverallCare indexCaregiver surveyDaily censusOwnership
HOSPICE OF LIMESTONE COUNTY5.0105.050other

CMS snapshot for ZIP 35611

The current snapshot records 1 hospice in ZIP 35611; 1 (100%) publish an overall CMS rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 other. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 5.0 out of 5 at HOSPICE OF LIMESTONE COUNTY (other). The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 10.0. Family caregiver survey ratings average 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reporting program. Reporting programs average a daily census of 50 patients each.

Providers on record1
With a published overall rating1 of 1 (100%)
Average overall rating5.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerHOSPICE OF LIMESTONE COUNTY (5.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 other
Avg hospice care index10.0
Avg caregiver survey star5.0 / 5
Avg daily census50

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a hospice in ZIP 35611?
When comparing hospice programs, ask about on-call nursing availability, response times, respite care, bereavement support, and how the team coordinates with the patient's physician and family.
Which hospice in ZIP 35611 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current snapshot, HOSPICE OF LIMESTONE COUNTY has the highest published CMS overall star rating among hospice in ZIP 35611, at 5.0 out of 5.
Do any providers in ZIP 35611 have federal penalties?
No federal penalties are recorded for the providers currently listed in ZIP 35611 in this CMS snapshot.
What is the average CMS rating for hospice in ZIP 35611?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for hospice in ZIP 35611 is 5.0 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.
How many hospice in ZIP 35611 have a published rating?
1 of the 1 hospice in ZIP 35611 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot.
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.

About the data

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