Hospice in ZIP 35768 (Scottsboro, AL)
There are 3 Medicare-certified hospice in ZIP 35768, Scottsboro, AL, in this CMS data release (average rating 5.0 / 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.
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVEANNA HOSPICE OF SCOTTSBORO | Not rated | 10 | — | 36 | other |
| HEARTLITE HOSPICE | 5.0 | 10 | 5.0 | 56 | other |
| SOUTHERNCARE NEW BEACON SCOTTSBORO | 5.0 | 10 | 5.0 | 372 | for-profit |
Choosing among hospice in ZIP 35768
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.
Visit candidates in ZIP 35768, Scottsboro, 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 35768
Data profile for ZIP 35768
CMS data lets us profile the 3 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 35768: 2 (67%) carry a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 2 other, 1 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 5.0 out of 5 at HEARTLITE HOSPICE (other). Across rated providers the scores range from 5.0 to 5.0 out of 5. The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 10.0. Family caregiver survey ratings average 5.0 out of 5 across 2 reporting programs. Reporting programs average a daily census of 155 patients each.
| Providers on record | 3 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 3 (67%) |
| Average overall rating | 5.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | HEARTLITE HOSPICE (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 other, 1 for-profit |
| Avg hospice care index | 10.0 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | 5.0 / 5 |
| Avg daily census | 155 |
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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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