Baylor Scott & White Hospice - Temple
Temple, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451691)
CMS process measure: 86.84 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 68 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (254) 724-4090 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Baylor Scott & White Hospice - Temple has a CAHPS family caregiver rating of 3 stars, with 83% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 86.84 is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Baylor Scott & White Hospice - Temple serves 68 ZIP codes from its Temple, Texas office in Bell County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Baylor Scott & White Hospice - Temple is Medicare-certified (CCN 451691), certified since December 17, 1998. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Baylor Scott & White Hospice - Temple is a for-profit hospice located in Temple, Texas, in Bell County. It has been Medicare-certified since December 17, 1998 (CCN 451691).
According to CMS Care Compare data based on the CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars. Among caregivers surveyed, 83% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
CMS also publishes a composite process measure reflecting how consistently a hospice delivers core elements of care. For this hospice, the composite process score is 86.84, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS reports a care index score of 10 and indicates that 68.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
This hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 68 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad reach from its Temple office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of this listing. If a particular measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen when patient counts are small — this does not by itself indicate poor quality. Families are encouraged to review the full profile directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Baylor Scott & White Hospice - Temple is Medicare-certified (CCN 451691) since December 17, 1998, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 83% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 81% 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 86.84, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average on this measure; its care index score is 10, and 68.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to Care Compare data, this hospice serves 68 ZIP codes from its office in Temple, Texas, in Bell County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 68 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity; ownership type is one factor among several to consider, alongside CAHPS survey results and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 17, 1998.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients who are no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
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 medical attention, symptom management, or emotional 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) 724-4090 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) 724-4090 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, the ZIP codes it serves, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (254) 724-4090 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Baylor Scott & White Hospice - Temple directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451691?state=TX to review its current CMS 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.