SHOALS HOSPICE LLC
NPI 1306322854
Hospice Care, Community Based in Florence, AL

Q: What is Shoals Hospice LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Shoals Hospice LLC is 1306322854. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2018. The provider is doing business as Preferred Hospice.

Q: What is Shoals Hospice LLC's specialty?

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

Active since July 18, 2018

1120 BRADSHAW DR, FLORENCE, AL 35630(256) 767-1322(256) 718-0066 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 13, 2026, Jul 30, 2019, Jul 18, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Shoals Hospice Llc NPPES

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

SHOALS HOSPICE LLC (NPI 1306322854), doing business as Preferred Hospice, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Florence, Alabama and active in the NPI registry since July 2018. The organization lists James Walker, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306322854

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy251G00000X

Legal Business NameSHOALS HOSPICE LLC

Location Address1120 BRADSHAW DRFlorence, AL 35630-1438

Mailing Address1120 Bradshaw DrFlorence, AL 35630-1438 · (256) 767-1322 · Fax (256) 718-0066

Phone(256) 767-1322

Fax(256) 718-0066

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialJames WalkerOwner · (256) 393-6700

Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2018

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 13, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 13, 2026

✔ NPI 1306322854 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies

Taxonomy Code251G00000X

1120 BRADSHAW DR, Florence, AL 35630

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsPreferred Hospice

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid230122AL

Accepted Insurance

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

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Preferred Hospice (CMS certification number 011592), from CMS Care Compare.

Preferred Hospice

Hospice · Florence, AL

OwnershipFor-Profit

CMS Certification Number011592

CMS RegionRegion 4

Medicare-Certified SinceDecember 18, 2002

Average Daily Census37patients per day on average

Location1120 Bradshaw DrFlorence, AL 35630 · Lauderdale County

Phone(256) 767-1322

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

Home

52%

Assisted living facility

Nursing facility

Skilled nursing facility

46%

Inpatient hospice facility

Inpatient hospital

Other locations

Patients with cancer

16%

Patients with dementia

25%

Patients with circulatory or heart disease

22%

Patients with respiratory disease

Patients with stroke

Patients with other conditions

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

187 patient stays

100%

Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)

187 patient stays

100%

Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening

187 patient stays

100%

Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment

108 patient stays

97.2%

Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening

187 patient stays

98.9%

Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment

123 patient stays

100%

Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen

56 patient stays

100%

Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure

187 patient stays

97.3%

Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life

265 patient stays

89.1%

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 73

0.2%

Gaps in nursing visits

National percentile 39

46.6%

Early live discharges

National percentile 87

12.8%

Late live discharges

National percentile 21

28.2%

Burdensome transitions, Type 1

National percentile 97

23.1%

Burdensome transitions, Type 2

National percentile 89

5.1%

Per-beneficiary spending

National percentile 16

$10,557

Nurse care minutes per routine home care days

National percentile 54

12.6 minutes

Skilled nursing minutes on weekends

National percentile 67

9.6%

Visits near death

National percentile 93

99.4%

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.

MED SOUTH, INC.

Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies

1120 BRADSHAW DR
FLORENCE, AL 35630

Lauderdale County (256) 766-7015

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 Shoals Hospice LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Shoals Hospice LLC is 1306322854. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2018. The provider is doing business as Preferred Hospice.

Where is Shoals Hospice LLC located?

Shoals Hospice LLC is located at 1120 Bradshaw Dr, Florence, AL 35630. The listed phone number is (256) 767-1322.

What is Shoals Hospice LLC's specialty?

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

Is Shoals Hospice LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Preferred Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 011592), certified since December 18, 2002.

What insurance does Shoals Hospice LLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Shoals Hospice LLC 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 Shoals Hospice LLC was last updated on January 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 months 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.