Alamo Hospice Of Waco
Waco, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671541)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 25 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (254) 313-0072 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent recommending) for Alamo Hospice Of Waco. However, its CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Alamo Hospice Of Waco serves 25 ZIP codes from its office in Waco, Texas, in McLennan County.
Yes, Alamo Hospice Of Waco is Medicare-certified (CCN 671541), since 2006; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Alamo Hospice Of Waco is a for-profit hospice agency based in Waco, McLennan County, Texas. It has been Medicare-certified since July 20, 2006 (CCN 671541), according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often due to small patient counts during the survey period and does not indicate poor quality of care.
On CMS's composite process measure, Alamo Hospice Of Waco scored 100.00, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9, and that visits occurred in the last days of life for 71.7% of patients, based on the most recent CMS Care Compare data vintage available.
The hospice reports serving 25 ZIP codes from its Waco office, giving families in the surrounding area access to its services.
Alamo Hospice Of Waco is Medicare-certified, so the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. Families are encouraged to review the figures above directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with questions about services, staffing, or how to begin care, since this profile is limited strictly to CMS-published data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Alamo Hospice Of Waco is Medicare-certified (CCN 671541) since July 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 100.00, above the Texas state average of 94.72; CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports visits occurred in the last days of life for 71.7% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Alamo Hospice Of Waco reports serving 25 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 25 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor CMS reports, but quality can vary within any ownership category, so it's worth reviewing the specific measures above.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 20, 2006.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care is focused on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are nearing the end of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This profile does not include that information; please contact Alamo Hospice Of Waco at (254) 313-0072 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Alamo Hospice Of Waco directly at (254) 313-0072 to discuss how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about the areas they serve, their CMS quality scores, how they support families, and how to begin care — contact Alamo Hospice Of Waco at (254) 313-0072 for specifics not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Alamo Hospice Of Waco's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671541?state=TX.
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.