Amedisys Hospice
Brenham, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671679)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 66 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (979) 260-9700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Amedisys Hospice in Brenham, Texas a 3-star CAHPS rating, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 100.00, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Amedisys Hospice serves 66 ZIP codes from its Brenham, Texas office in Washington County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Amedisys Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671679, since 2011); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Amedisys Hospice, located in Brenham, Texas (Washington County), is a Medicare-certified hospice under an ownership type listed by CMS as "Other." It has been Medicare-certified since May 31, 2011.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Amedisys Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Of those surveyed, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 80% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes — Amedisys Hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72. This places the hospice above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 76.5% of patients, per the published data.
Amedisys Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 66 ZIP codes from its Brenham, Texas office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to a small number of surveyed patients rather than an indicator of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Amedisys Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671679) since May 31, 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?
CMS Care Compare data shows a 3-star CAHPS rating, with 88% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 80% giving an overall rating of 9 or 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 100.00, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Amedisys Hospice serves 66 ZIP codes from its office in Brenham, Washington County, Texas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 66 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can relate to organizational structure, but CMS's published quality measures reflect actual reported performance regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Amedisys Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 31, 2011.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care is palliative care for people who have stopped 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 toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean stopping care or support, and patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Amedisys Hospice at (979) 260-9700 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; contact Amedisys Hospice directly at (979) 260-9700 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
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 what services and support are available; you can also verify these details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Amedisys Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671679?state=TX to review its current CMS-reported 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.