Heartlite Hospice
94% would definitely recommend
94/ 100
Aveanna Hospice of Scottsboro
Hospice · 23730 John T Reid Pkwy, Suite a, Scottsboro, AL 35768
Not rated Family caregiver survey rating
73/ 100
Above average
At a glance
- Ownership
- Other
- Medicare-certified
- Since 11/02/2005 · CCN 011635
- Rank in Scottsboro
- #3 of 3 hospices
- Rank in Alabama
- #36 of 84 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 36 patients
- County
- Jackson
- Service area
- 35 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 | 82% | — | 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 1.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 88% | 86% | 82% | Better |
| Always provided timely help | 91% | 83% | 78% | Better |
| Always treated patient with respect | 95% | 93% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 87% | 92% | 91% | Worse |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 78% | 82% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 85% | 86% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 87% | 88% | 85% | Better |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 6 of 10 reported measures, worse on 2.
| 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) | 19.1% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 5.7% | — | 7.3% | Better |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 31.4% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 5.7% | — | 8.5% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 2.9% | — | 2.1% | About the same |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $16,943 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 11.7 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 6.2% | — | 9.6% | Worse |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 98.1% | — | 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
Cancer17%
Dementia26%
Heart/circulatory disease21%
Respiratory disease18%
Other conditions12%
Where care is provided
Private home76%
Assisted living3%
Skilled nursing facility20%
Location and service area
Approximate location (ZIP code center). Open in Google Maps
ZIP codes served (35)
35016, 35045, 35175, 35740, 35744, 35747, 35751, 35752, 35755, 35764, 35765, 35766, 35768, 35769, 35771, 35772, 35776, 35950, 35951, 35956, 35957, 35958, 35961, 35962, 35963, 35966, 35967, 35968, 35971, 35974, 35976, 35978, 35980, 35981, 35986
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aveanna Hospice of Scottsboro Medicare-certified?
Yes. Aveanna Hospice of Scottsboro (CMS Certification Number 011635) has been Medicare-certified since 11/02/2005, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Aveanna Hospice of Scottsboro compare to other hospices in Scottsboro?
Aveanna Hospice of Scottsboro ranks #3 of 3 hospices based in Scottsboro on the Scorecard score.
What areas does Aveanna Hospice of Scottsboro serve?
Aveanna Hospice of Scottsboro reports serving 35 ZIP codes to CMS, including 35016, 35045, 35175, 35740, 35744. Call (256) 259-0906 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Aveanna Hospice of Scottsboro. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.