IVY CREEK HOSPICE
Provider Information
- Address
- 201 MARIARDEN ROAD
DADEVILLE, AL 36853 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- November 2, 2004
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CMS Quality Ratings
Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.
Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.
CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.
CMS scores as of May 2026. Quality of Care derived from CMS Hospice Care Index. Patient Satisfaction from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. Overall is the equally-weighted average of both. All source data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Staffing & Capacity
| Role | Staff Count |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 20 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 1 |
| Physicians | 1 |
| Volunteers | 30 |
38
Total Employees
Staffing data as reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Inpatient Care and Medical Equipment
Hospices report these services to Medicare when they are certified. This is what IVY CREEK HOSPICE reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
An older Medicare record for this hospice lists short-term inpatient care as “not provided.” That code may be out of date. Medicare requires certified hospices to make inpatient care available for symptom management and caregiver respite. Ask this hospice how it arranges a bed if symptoms become hard to manage at home.
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Brought in through an outside supplier
Equipment and supplies tied to the terminal illness and the plan of care, such as a hospital bed, oxygen, wound supplies, or a wheelchair.
Medicare lets hospices provide these services through arrangements with other organizations. Either way, the hospice stays responsible for the covered care in the patient’s plan of care.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2021.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how IVY CREEK HOSPICE compares to hospices nationwide.
9.2 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 17th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
100
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
How this hospice compares nationally
Bars show national standing on measures from the CMS Hospice Care Index. A fuller bar means this hospice does better than more of the hospices CMS tracks.
- Nurse care minutes per home care day9.2 min
Ranks better than about 17% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The average minutes of nursing care per day for patients getting routine care at home, based on Medicare claims. More nurse time usually means more hands-on support.
- Skilled nursing on weekends2.9%
Ranks better than about 4% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of skilled nursing time delivered on Saturdays and Sundays. Symptoms do not wait for weekdays, so weekend coverage matters.
- Nurse visits in the last days of life88.8%
Ranks better than about 28% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who got nurse visits in their final days of life. This is when families tend to need the most support.
- Gaps in nursing visits47.3%
Ranks better than about 57% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
How often patients went more than a week without a nursing visit. Fewer gaps mean steadier attention.
- Patients discharged alive early in care1.5%
Ranks better than about 80% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice alive within the first week of care. A rate of 0% means it did not happen to any of their patients.
- Patients discharged alive after 6 months36.9%
Ranks better than about 49% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients discharged alive after six months or more in hospice care.
- Hospital transfers near the end of care6.2%
Ranks better than about 56% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, spent time in the hospital, then came back to hospice.
- Hospital stays that interrupt hospice3.1%
Ranks better than about 24% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, went to the hospital, and died there soon after.
- Days at higher levels of care (CHC or GIP)67th percentile
What this measures
The share of care days delivered at higher levels, such as continuous home care or inpatient care. Shown only as a national rank because small percentages round to zero.
- Medicare spending per patient$16,886 · 44th percentile
What this measures
What Medicare paid per patient for this hospice's care. Higher or lower spending is not a quality judgment by itself.
Care steps completed at admissionShow detailsMedicare tracked 9 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 59.9% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Pain assessment97.8%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment100%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids97%
- Visits in the last days of life59.9%
- All care steps completed98.3%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer24%
- Dementia17%
- Heart and circulatory disease20%
- Lung and respiratory disease9%
- Stroke13%
- Other conditions18%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Care in Dadeville
Ivy Creek Hospice provides end-of-life care for families in Dadeville, Alabama and the surrounding Tallapoosa County area. Their team focuses on comfort and dignity for patients during their final months. They offer a range of support services right at your home. Choosing the right hospice is a big decision for your family. You want a team that feels like a partner. This provider is located at 201 Mariarden Road and has served the local community for many years. They work to manage pain and help families focus on spending quality time together. It is about making every day count. If you are in the Dadeville area, this local team is ready to help your loved one stay comfortable. They bring the care to you, which makes things much easier for everyone involved.
About IVY CREEK HOSPICE
Ivy Creek Hospice is a for-profit provider that has been Medicare certified since November 2, 2004. Being certified for two decades shows they have long-term experience with federal quality standards. That is a long time in the healthcare world. For-profit status means they operate as a business, but they must still meet strict rules set by Medicare. You should know that all Medicare-certified hospices must follow the same basic rules for care. What matters most is how they treat your specific family. The team in Tallapoosa County is held to these standards every single year. You can trust that they have been through the process many times before. It is helpful to ask them how they handle daily care plans. They should be able to explain their process clearly to you. Transparency is a sign of a good partner in care.
High Quality Care
Understanding Hospice Care in DADEVILLE
Hospice is not a place you go to, but a type of care that comes to you. In Dadeville, families often use these services to help manage symptoms when a cure is no longer the goal. The main focus is on the patient's comfort and peace of mind. A team of nurses, aides, and social workers will visit your home regularly. They help with medicine, physical needs, and emotional support for the whole family. The thing is, many people wait too long to start hospice. You can start these services as soon as a doctor says life expectancy is six months or less. Getting help early means your loved one can have more good days. It also means you get more support as a caregiver. Do not feel like you have to do this all on your own. Help is just a phone call away.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Picking a provider can feel like a heavy task when you are already tired. Take a deep breath and keep these questions in mind. First, ask how quickly a nurse can get to your home if an emergency happens at night. You need to know you are not alone after hours. Second, ask how they handle pain and discomfort for the patient. A good answer should be clear and focused on the patient's specific needs. Third, ask how they support the family members who are helping at home. Caregiving is hard work and you need a team that supports you too. Finally, ask if they have staff who can visit on weekends. Consistency is key to feeling safe. Write these questions down before you call. It helps to have them in front of you so you do not forget anything important.
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