Vitalcaring Group
97% would definitely recommend
77/ 100
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St Joseph Hospice of South Alabama LLC
Hospice · 23 Midtown Park W, Unit B, Mobile, AL 36607
Family caregiver survey rating
66/ 100
Above average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 10/31/2014 · CCN 011684
- Rank in Mobile
- #2 of 7 hospices
- Rank in Alabama
- #50 of 84 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 67 patients
- County
- Mobile
- Service area
- 55 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 2 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 | 73.1% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 8 | 9.3 | 8.8 | About the same |
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 | 85% | 86% | 82% | Better |
| Always provided timely help | 81% | 83% | 78% | Better |
| Always treated patient with respect | 94% | 93% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 90% | 92% | 91% | About the same |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 82% | 82% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 88% | 86% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 89% | 88% | 85% | Better |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 4 of 10 reported measures, worse on 5.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0.6% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 46.9% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 12% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 31.5% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 23.9% | — | 8.5% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 5.4% | — | 2.1% | Worse |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $14,237 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 11.6 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 4.9% | — | 9.6% | Worse |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 92.9% | — | 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
Cancer25%
Dementia15%
Heart/circulatory disease38%
Respiratory disease8%
Other conditions10%
Where care is provided
Private home89%
Assisted living2%
Nursing facility8%
Inpatient hospital1%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (55)
36502, 36505, 36507, 36509, 36511, 36513, 36521, 36522, 36523, 36525, 36526, 36527, 36528, 36530, 36532, 36533, 36535, 36541, 36542, 36544, 36549, 36551, 36553, 36555, 36559, 36560, 36561, 36567, 36571, 36572, 36574, 36575, 36576, 36577, 36578, 36580, 36582, 36587, 36602, 36603, 36604, 36605, 36606, 36607, 36608, 36609, 36610, 36611, 36612, 36613, 36617, 36618, 36619, 36693, 36695
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Joseph Hospice of South Alabama LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. St Joseph Hospice of South Alabama LLC (CMS Certification Number 011684) has been Medicare-certified since 10/31/2014, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does St Joseph Hospice of South Alabama LLC compare to other hospices in Mobile?
St Joseph Hospice of South Alabama LLC ranks #2 of 7 hospices based in Mobile on the Scorecard score, with 4 stars.
What areas does St Joseph Hospice of South Alabama LLC serve?
St Joseph Hospice of South Alabama LLC reports serving 55 ZIP codes to CMS, including 36502, 36505, 36507, 36509, 36511. Call (251) 675-7555 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with St Joseph Hospice of South Alabama LLC. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.