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SHEPHERD'S COVE
NPI 1194727362
Hospice Care, Community Based in Albertville, AL

Active since June 01, 2005CLIA 01D0698006 · Waiver
408 MARTLING ROAD, ALBERTVILLE, AL 35951(256) 891-7724(256) 891-7754 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 22, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Shepherd's Cove NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

SHEPHERD'S COVE (NPI 1194727362) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Albertville, Alabama and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 19, 2027 and lists Rhonda Slaton Osborne, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194727362
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameHOSPICE OF MARSHALL COUNTY, INC.
Location Address408 MARTLING ROADAlbertville, AL 35951-0000
Mailing Address408 Martling RdAlbertville, AL 35951-0000 · (256) 891-7724 · Fax (256) 891-7754
Phone(256) 891-7724
Fax(256) 891-7754
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRhonda Slaton OsborneCeo · (256) 891-7724
Enumeration DateJune 1, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 22, 2020
✔ NPI 1194727362 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 10248
408 MARTLING ROAD, Albertville, AL 35951
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Other Names 1

Other NameShepherd's Cove

Other Identifiers 2

MedicaidPIC1513EAL
Other010353AL · Bluecrossblueshield Of Al

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.Insurance ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 01D0698006

Hospice Of Marshall County Inc · Albertville, AL
Active · expires Aug 19, 2027
CLIA Number01D0698006
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateAugust 20, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 19, 2027
Laboratory DirectorStormy D. Dismuke
Laboratory Phone(256) 891-7724
Laboratory LocationHospice Of Marshall County Inc408 Martling Road, Albertville, AL 35951
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Shepherd's Cove Hospice (CMS certification number 011513), from CMS Care Compare.

Shepherd's Cove Hospice

Hospice · Albertville, AL
OwnershipOther
CMS Certification Number011513
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceApril 14, 1988
Average Daily Census87patients per day on average
Location408 Martling RoadAlbertville, AL 35951 · Marshall County
Phone(256) 891-7724
Routine home care and other levels of care Serves Medicare Advantage patients Serves dual-eligible patients

Care Settings & Patients

Where care was provided, as a share of care days
Home64%
Assisted living facility2%
Nursing facility28%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility4%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with cancer
24%
Patients with dementia
10%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
18%
Patients with respiratory disease
13%
Patients with stroke
7%
Patients with other conditions
9%
Profile statistics are from the 2020 CMS reporting year. Zero values reflect that year and may differ in more recent years.

Quality Measures

Hospice and Palliative Care Treatment Preferences
553 patient stays
99.8%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
553 patient stays
99.5%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
553 patient stays
98.7%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
219 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
553 patient stays
99.5%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
340 patient stays
98.8%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
103 patient stays
96.1%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
553 patient stays
96.4%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
410 patient stays
48.8%
Measures are reported under the CMS Hospice Quality Reporting Program. Reporting periods vary by measure (2022 to 2023). Measures without current CMS data are not shown.
9/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 96
2.9%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 57
59.7%
Early live discharges
National percentile 40
4.7%
Late live discharges
National percentile 41
36.4%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 68
10.1%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 43
0%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 24
$12,297
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 24
9.9 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 7
3.7%
Visits near death
National percentile 31
89.2%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

RYAN W. SMOTHERS LICSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
408 MARTLING ROAD, SUITE 105A
ALBERTVILLE, AL 35951
Marshall County (256) 891-7724

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Hospice Of Marshall County, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Hospice Of Marshall County, Inc. is 1194727362. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2005. The provider is also known as Shepherd's Cove.

Where is Hospice Of Marshall County, Inc. located?

Hospice Of Marshall County, Inc. is located at 408 Martling Road, Albertville, AL 35951. The listed phone number is (256) 891-7724.

What is Hospice Of Marshall County, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospice Care, Community Based with taxonomy code 251G00000X.

Does Hospice Of Marshall County, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 01D0698006) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 19, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Hospice Of Marshall County, Inc. a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Shepherd's Cove Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 011513), certified since April 14, 1988.

What insurance does Hospice Of Marshall County, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Hospice Of Marshall County, Inc. as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Hospice Of Marshall County, Inc. was last updated on August 22, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.