TRADITIONS HEALTH OF SELMA
Provider Information
- Address
- 3005 CITIZENS PARKWAY
SELMA, AL 36701 - Ownership Type
- Other
- Medicare Certified Since
- October 18, 1996
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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) | 11 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 1 |
| Physicians | 2 |
27
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 TRADITIONS HEALTH OF SELMA 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 2021.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how TRADITIONS HEALTH OF SELMA compares to hospices nationwide.
9.4 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 19th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
101
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 day9.4 min
Ranks better than about 19% 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 weekends3.6%
Ranks better than about 6% 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 life85.4%
Ranks better than about 20% 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 visits60.2%
Ranks better than about 39% 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 care5.1%
Ranks better than about 59% 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 months53.1%
Ranks better than about 13% 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 care15.3%
Ranks better than about 16% 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 hospice4.5%
Ranks better than about 13% 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$20,215 · 62nd 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 43.3% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Pain assessment100%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment100%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life43.3%
- All care steps completed100%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer14%
- Dementia39%
- Heart and circulatory disease24%
- Lung and respiratory disease8%
- Stroke8%
- Other conditions9%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Supportive Care at Traditions Health of Selma
Traditions Health of Selma provides compassionate end-of-life care for patients in Dallas County. They serve the Selma community from their office on Citizens Parkway. Their team focuses on comfort and dignity for families facing a serious illness. Hospice is about more than just medicine. It is about helping your loved one live each day as fully as possible. The staff works closely with families to manage pain and provide emotional support during a difficult time. Getting the right care in your own home makes a huge difference. This team is ready to help you navigate these big decisions with kindness and clear information.
About Traditions Health of Selma
Traditions Health of Selma has served the local area since October 1996. That is over 25 years of experience in the hospice field. That kind of history matters when you choose a provider. They operate as an 'Other' ownership type, which means they are not part of a hospital system or a government agency. You might wonder what that means for your care. It simply means they focus on their specific mission in the Selma region. Because they have been certified by Medicare for so long, they follow strict federal rules for safety and quality. Families should know that this long track record shows stability. You want a team that knows the local community well. Traditions Health of Selma has deep roots here. That helps them coordinate local resources for your family quickly and effectively.
High Quality Ratings
Understanding Hospice Care in Selma
Finding the right hospice in Selma, Alabama, can feel like a heavy task. The good news is that you have options nearby. Hospice care is a special type of care meant for people with a life-limiting illness. The goal is to keep the patient comfortable and pain-free. It happens wherever the patient calls home. That could be a house, an apartment, or a care facility. The team usually includes a doctor, a nurse, an aide, and a social worker. They all work together to support the patient and the family. Most people do not realize that hospice also includes help for the family after a loss. It is a full circle of support. You do not have to walk this path alone. Local providers like Traditions Health know how to handle the specific needs of our community.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
You should feel confident in the team you pick. Do not be afraid to ask direct questions during your first meeting. Here are a few things to keep in mind. First, ask how quickly a nurse can get to your home if an emergency happens at night. You need to know that help is just a phone call away. Second, ask how they handle pain and symptom management for your loved one. Every person is different, and their plan should be too. Third, ask how they help the family cope with stress and grief. This support is a key part of their job. Finally, ask how they coordinate with the patient's regular doctor. Good communication between teams keeps everyone on the same page. Getting clear answers now will help your family feel much more at ease later on.
Preserve Your Family Stories
Your loved one has a lifetime of memories, lessons, and stories that deserve to be saved. Capturing these moments creates a beautiful legacy for your family to cherish forever.
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