Affinity Health Care
Lufkin, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671690)
CMS process measure: 89.78 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 51 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (936) 639-2626 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Affinity Health Care a CAHPS rating of 3 stars, with 83% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 89.78, below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Affinity Health Care serves 51 ZIP codes from its Lufkin, Texas office in Angelina County.
Yes, Affinity Health Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 671690, since 2011); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Affinity Health Care is a for-profit hospice based in Lufkin, Texas, serving Angelina County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since October 21, 2011 (CCN 671690).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who completed the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Affinity Health Care an overall rating of 3 stars. Of those surveyed, 83% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% rated the care a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered, Affinity Health Care scored 89.78, which falls below the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 9, and shows that 31.0% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life. Families should note that a lower composite score does not necessarily indicate poor care for every patient, but it is a useful point for discussion with the hospice directly.
Affinity Health Care's service area covers 51 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its Lufkin office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as reported to CMS; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Affinity Health Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 671690) since October 21, 2011, 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?
Family caregivers gave Affinity Health Care an overall CAHPS rating of 3 stars, with 83% saying they would definitely recommend it and 81% rating the care 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 89.78, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Affinity Health Care serves 51 ZIP codes from its office in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 51 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Affinity Health Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, so it's worth reviewing CMS survey and measure data alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 21, 2011.
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 those with a life expectancy of six months or less who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — pain relief, symptom management, and emotional support continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings; contact Affinity Health Care at (936) 639-2626 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Affinity Health Care directly at (936) 639-2626 to ask about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to the state average, and the ZIP codes served — all of which are reported for Affinity Health Care above.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Affinity Health Care (CCN 671690) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671690?state=TX to confirm current figures.
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.