Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Texas
Waco, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671552)
CMS process measure: 99.77 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 94 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (254) 756-0404 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave this hospice 4 out of 5 stars in the CMS survey, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.77 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Texas serves 94 ZIP codes from its Waco, Texas office in McLennan County.
Yes, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Texas is Medicare-certified (CCN 671552, since 2006); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Texas is a for-profit hospice based in Waco, Texas (McLennan County), certified by Medicare since November 20, 2006. It is one of many hospices families can review on the CMS Care Compare website, and the figures below reflect that data as published by CMS.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received an overall star rating of 4 out of 5. Among family caregivers surveyed, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures come directly from CMS Care Compare survey data.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 99.77, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that 66.8% of patients received visits in the final days of life, according to published CMS data.
This hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 94 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to confirm all current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with specific questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Texas is Medicare-certified (CCN 671552) since November 20, 2006, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice earned 4 out of 5 stars, with 87% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 83% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 99.77, above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 66.8% of patients received visits in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 94 ZIP codes from its Waco, Texas office in McLennan County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 94 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as for-profit. Ownership type alone does not determine quality; families may find it more useful to review the CMS survey results and quality measures alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 20, 2006.
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 treatments aimed at curing their illness, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
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, pain relief, or emotional and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (254) 756-0404 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (254) 756-0404 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and its service area; you can also contact this hospice at (254) 756-0404 with specific questions.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671552?state=TX to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.