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Aveanna Hospice of Andalusia
Hospice · 820 South Three Notch Street, Suite C, Andalusia, AL 36420
Family caregiver survey rating
84/ 100
Excellent
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 05/14/2003 · CCN 011597
- Rank in Andalusia
- #1 of 2 hospices
- Rank in Alabama
- #13 of 84 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 57 patients
- County
- Covington
- Service area
- 29 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 3 of 3 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 100% | 97.9% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 80.3% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 10 | 9.3 | 8.8 | Better |
The composite process measure covers 7 care processes at admission. The Hospice Care Index runs 0–10.
What families say (CAHPS Hospice survey)
Survey results: better than the national average on 6 of 7 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 88% | 86% | 82% | Better |
| Always provided timely help | 90% | 83% | 78% | Better |
| Always treated patient with respect | 94% | 93% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 91% | 92% | 91% | About the same |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 86% | 82% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 89% | 86% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 94% | 88% | 85% | Better |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 4 of 10 reported measures, worse on 4.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0.1% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 30.3% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 8.2% | — | 7.3% | About the same |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 24.6% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 13.1% | — | 8.5% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 4.9% | — | 2.1% | Worse |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $14,775 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 12.3 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 7.4% | — | 9.6% | Worse |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 96.8% | — | 89.3% | Better |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Who this hospice cares for
Patient diagnoses
Cancer16%
Dementia13%
Stroke16%
Heart/circulatory disease34%
Respiratory disease10%
Other conditions12%
Where care is provided
Private home72%
Skilled nursing facility28%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (29)
35006, 35186, 36009, 36028, 36038, 36301, 36303, 36320, 36323, 36330, 36351, 36401, 36420, 36421, 36426, 36432, 36442, 36453, 36455, 36456, 36460, 36467, 36474, 36475, 36476, 36477, 36483, 36752, 36801
Other hospices in Andalusia
Frequently asked questions
Is Aveanna Hospice of Andalusia Medicare-certified?
Yes. Aveanna Hospice of Andalusia (CMS Certification Number 011597) has been Medicare-certified since 05/14/2003, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Aveanna Hospice of Andalusia compare to other hospices in Andalusia?
Aveanna Hospice of Andalusia ranks #1 of 2 hospices based in Andalusia on the Scorecard score, with 5 stars.
What areas does Aveanna Hospice of Andalusia serve?
Aveanna Hospice of Andalusia reports serving 29 ZIP codes to CMS, including 35006, 35186, 36009, 36028, 36038. Call (334) 427-4000 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Aveanna Hospice of Andalusia. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.