COMMUNITY HOSPICE CARE
Provider Information
- Address
- 1526 GILMER AVENUE
TALLASSEE, AL 36078 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- June 13, 2001
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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) | 6 |
| Physicians | 1 |
| Volunteers | 4 |
12
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 COMMUNITY HOSPICE CARE 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 COMMUNITY HOSPICE CARE compares to hospices nationwide.
9.3 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 18th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
37
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 day9.3 min
Ranks better than about 18% 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 weekends5.4%
Ranks better than about 19% 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 life93.1%
Ranks better than about 47% 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 visits53.1%
Ranks better than about 49% 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 care13.8%
Ranks better than about 11% 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 months51.7%
Ranks better than about 15% 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 care3.4%
Ranks better than about 70% 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%
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)52nd 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$18,556 · 53rd 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 8 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 73.7% 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 discussed99%
- Visits in the last days of life73.7%
- All care steps completed99%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer20%
- Dementia10%
- Heart and circulatory disease38%
- Lung and respiratory disease14%
- Stroke11%
- Other conditions10%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Community Hospice Care in Tallassee
Community Hospice Care serves families in Tallassee, Alabama, from its home office on Gilmer Avenue. This freestanding hospice provider offers care to those in Elmore County. They have provided support since 2001. Their team focuses on comfort and dignity for patients during their final months. You can reach their office directly at (334) 283-6541 to learn about their specific programs. It is a local option for your loved ones.
About Community Hospice Care
This provider operates as a for-profit organization. They earned their Medicare certification in June of 2001. That is a long history of service to the Tallassee area. A for-profit status means they manage their own resources to provide care. You should know that Medicare certification requires them to meet strict federal rules. These rules cover everything from patient safety to staff training. The agency employs 12 people to meet these requirements. This includes six registered nurses who handle daily medical needs. One physician oversees the medical side of care. They also rely on four volunteers to help patients. Understanding these numbers helps you see how they build their care team. It is a small but dedicated group.
Quality Performance
What Is Hospice Care Like in Tallassee?
Hospice care in Alabama focuses on making the patient as comfortable as possible. The goal is to manage pain and provide emotional support for the entire family. In Tallassee, this care usually happens wherever the patient calls home. That could be a private house or a nursing facility. The team at Community Hospice Care includes six registered nurses who visit regularly. They also have a physician and four volunteers on staff. These professionals work together to create a plan that fits your specific needs. They check in often to see if the plan is still working well. Care is about living fully and peacefully. It is a team effort.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
You should feel confident before you make a decision. Start by asking how quickly they can start care after you call. Ask how they handle medical emergencies during the night or on weekends. You also want to know how the nurses and the doctor work together to manage pain. Ask what specific tasks the volunteers do for the family. It helps to ask how they handle changes in the patient's condition over time. Do they offer extra support for family members who are grieving? Make sure you understand the answers clearly. You have the right to ask as many questions as you need.
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