SOUTHERNCARE NEW BEACON - JASPER
Provider Information
- Address
- 300 NORTH AIRPORT ROAD, UNITS 3 AND 4
JASPER, AL 35504 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- November 19, 1986
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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) | 42 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 3 |
| Physicians | 11 |
| Volunteers | 56 |
109
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 SOUTHERNCARE NEW BEACON - JASPER reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Arranged through another hospital or nursing home
- Type of inpatient care
- Both general inpatient care and respite care
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Brought in through an outside supplier
Short stays in a hospice inpatient unit, hospital, or nursing home for pain or symptoms that cannot be managed where the patient lives, or to give family caregivers a break.
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 2016.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how SOUTHERNCARE NEW BEACON - JASPER compares to hospices nationwide.
11 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 35th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
238
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 day11 min
Ranks better than about 35% 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 weekends6.5%
Ranks better than about 32% 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 life94.6%
Ranks better than about 58% 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 visits23.1%
Ranks better than about 86% 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 care5.8%
Ranks better than about 55% 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 months50.6%
Ranks better than about 16% 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 care18.2%
Ranks better than about 9% 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 hospice3.3%
Ranks better than about 22% 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)81st 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$18,060 · 51st 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 68.8% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening99.7%
- Pain assessment100%
- Breathing difficulty screening99.9%
- Breathing difficulty treatment99.8%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life68.8%
- All care steps completed99.5%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer17%
- Dementia19%
- Heart and circulatory disease28%
- Lung and respiratory disease17%
- Stroke14%
- Other conditions7%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
SouthernCare New Beacon in Jasper
SouthernCare New Beacon serves families in Jasper, Alabama, from their office on North Airport Road. This freestanding hospice provider offers care to patients throughout Walker County. They have been certified by Medicare since 1986. The provider holds accreditation from the Community Health Accreditation Partner, known as CHAP. This group reviews hospice agencies to make sure they follow high standards for health and safety. Their team works to provide comfort and support for patients during their final months of life.
About SouthernCare New Beacon - Jasper
This agency operates as a for-profit provider. They have maintained Medicare certification for nearly four decades. This length of service shows a long history of meeting federal rules for hospice care. The accreditation from CHAP means an outside group checked their work. That check focuses on how the agency manages patient care and keeps records. For families, this means the agency chose to go through an extra layer of review. It shows a commitment to meeting national standards for quality. You should ask them how their team uses these standards to help your loved one every day.
Quality Overview
What Is Hospice Care Like in Jasper?
Hospice care in Alabama focuses on comfort rather than a cure for illness. In Jasper, this agency uses a large team to support your family. They employ 42 registered nurses and 3 licensed practical nurses to handle medical needs. A group of 11 physicians provides medical oversight for the clinical team. They also have 56 volunteers who can help with errands or offer companionship. This mix of staff ensures that someone is always ready to answer your questions. The goal is to keep your loved one comfortable in their own home. It is a team approach to end of life care.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
You should talk with a few providers before you make a choice. Here are questions to help you understand their services. Ask how quickly a nurse can get to your home after you call them. You should also ask how they handle pain management and symptoms during the night. Ask what specific tasks their volunteers do for families. It is also good to ask how they keep your doctor involved in the care plan. You need to know who to call if you have a problem on the weekend. These answers will help you feel ready to make a decision.
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