SAAD HOSPICE SERVICES
Provider Information
- Address
- 1515 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, SOUTH
MOBILE, AL 36609 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- January 8, 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) | 27 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 13 |
| Physicians | 4 |
| Volunteers | 26 |
83
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 SAAD HOSPICE SERVICES reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Both provided directly and arranged with other facilities
- 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 2018.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how SAAD HOSPICE SERVICES compares to hospices nationwide.
8.3 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 11th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
139
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 day8.3 min
Ranks better than about 11% 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 weekends7.9%
Ranks better than about 50% 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 life95.6%
Ranks better than about 66% 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 visits52%
Ranks better than about 51% 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 care8.8%
Ranks better than about 34% 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 months52.6%
Ranks better than about 14% 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 care13.6%
Ranks better than about 21% 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 hospice0.4%
Ranks better than about 55% 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)100th 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$10,947 · 14th 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 22.2% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening99%
- Pain assessment93.7%
- Breathing difficulty screening98%
- Breathing difficulty treatment99.5%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed94%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life22.2%
- All care steps completed90.3%
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%
- Dementia18%
- Heart and circulatory disease21%
- Lung and respiratory disease10%
- Stroke12%
- Other conditions16%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
About Saad Hospice Services
Saad Hospice Services operates in Mobile, Alabama. They provide hospice care to patients and their families in Mobile County. This provider has been certified by Medicare since early 1986. They function as a freestanding hospice agency. That means they are an independent provider of end-of-life care. They focus on comfort and support for those with a life-limiting illness. Choosing a local provider helps keep care close to home. The team at this location works to meet the needs of each patient. They have served the community for decades. This length of service shows they have deep roots in the region.
Provider Details
Saad Hospice Services is a for-profit organization. They have held Medicare certification for nearly forty years. This certification means they follow federal rules for patient safety and care quality. For-profit status means they are a private business. They do not operate as a non-profit charity. Families should look at how these agencies handle their care plans. The staff includes eighty-three employees in total. This count includes twenty-seven registered nurses and thirteen licensed practical nurses. They also have four physicians on the team. Twenty-six volunteers help support the staff. A large team helps ensure that someone is always available to help. Having many nurses on staff allows for more direct attention to patient needs. It is a good idea to ask how they balance their professional staff with their volunteer support.
Quality Performance
What Is Hospice Care Like in Mobile?
Hospice care in Mobile focuses on comfort when a cure is no longer the goal. The team visits the patient wherever they call home. This could be a house or a care facility. They provide medical care to manage pain and other symptoms. Nurses visit to check on the patient and adjust medicine. The staff also provides emotional and spiritual support. With twenty-seven registered nurses and thirteen licensed practical nurses, this team has many trained eyes on patient health. They also involve social workers and volunteers to help the whole family. The goal is to keep the patient calm and comfortable. Care is available around the clock. You can call them if a problem happens at night. This ensures that help is always within reach for your loved one.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
You need to feel good about the team you pick. Ask these questions during your first meeting. How quickly can a nurse get to our home if we have an emergency? This helps you know how fast they respond to urgent calls. Ask how many patients each nurse sees in a day. You want to know the staff has enough time for your family. Ask what specific tasks the volunteers do for the family. Volunteers often provide respite for caregivers. Finally, ask how they handle pain management after hours. You deserve to know that they have a plan for the middle of the night. Do not be afraid to ask for these details. Good providers expect these questions. They should answer them clearly and with kindness.
Preserve Your Family Stories
This time is often a chance to record memories and life lessons for future generations to cherish forever.
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