Bsa Hospice Of The Southwest
Amarillo, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671501)
CMS process measure: 99.6 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 62 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (806) 356-0026 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bsa Hospice Of The Southwest received 4 stars from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.60 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Bsa Hospice Of The Southwest serves 62 ZIP codes from its Amarillo, Texas office in Potter County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Bsa Hospice Of The Southwest is Medicare-certified (CCN 671501, since 2005), so the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No further coverage details are provided here.
About this hospice
Bsa Hospice Of The Southwest is a for-profit hospice based in Amarillo, Texas, serving Potter County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since July 8, 2005 (CCN 671501).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 88% said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 84% rated their overall experience of care 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, Bsa Hospice Of The Southwest scored 99.60, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 83.3% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the most recently published CMS data.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 62 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published; where a measure is not listed, it is because CMS has not published it for this hospice, often due to small patient counts, and this should not be read as a sign of lower quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Bsa Hospice Of The Southwest is Medicare-certified (CCN 671501) since July 8, 2005, 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 Hospice Survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 4 stars, with 88% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% rating their experience of care 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 99.60, above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and 83.3% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 62 ZIP codes from its Amarillo, Texas location in Potter County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 62 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 doesn't directly determine quality; CMS quality measures like the CAHPS survey and composite process score are better indicators of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 8, 2005.
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 is generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (806) 356-0026 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 at (806) 356-0026 to ask 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 CAHPS survey results, the composite process score compared to the state average, the ZIP codes served, and how care is coordinated — the hospice at (806) 356-0026 can answer specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bsa Hospice Of The Southwest (CCN 671501) at the official Medicare Care Compare website, https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671501?state=TX, to confirm current certification and quality 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.