Acara Hospice
College Station, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971712)
CMS process measure: 96.96 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 102 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (979) 661-7272 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Acara Hospice has earned a 5-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 95% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.96 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Acara Hospice serves 102 ZIP codes from its College Station, Texas office in Brazos County. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address is included in the service area.
Yes, Acara Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 971712, certified since September 29, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Acara Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in College Station, Texas, serving Brazos County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 29, 2021, with CCN 971712, meaning eligible patients can receive care under the Medicare hospice benefit when a physician certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data (CAHPS family caregiver survey), Acara Hospice has earned a 5-star family caregiver rating. In the survey, 95% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 93% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10 — figures reported directly by families who used the hospice's services.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Acara Hospice scored 96.96, above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 72.0% of patients received visits in the final days of life, per the published data.
Acara Hospice reports serving 102 ZIP codes from its College Station office, indicating a fairly broad service area in the region.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as reported at the time of this listing. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify current information directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice for details on services, staffing, and how to begin care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Acara Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 971712) since September 29, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
Acara Hospice received a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 95% of families saying they would definitely recommend it and 93% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 96.96, above the Texas state average of 94.72, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Acara Hospice reports serving 102 ZIP codes from its College Station, Texas office in Brazos County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 102 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Acara Hospice is a for-profit agency; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but it is disclosed on CMS Care Compare for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 29, 2021.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; contact Acara Hospice at (979) 661-7272 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not describe the intake process; contact Acara Hospice at (979) 661-7272 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, staffing, coverage area, and CAHPS survey results — for specifics about Acara Hospice, contact them at (979) 661-7272 and review the listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Acara Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971712?state=TX to confirm current CMS data.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.