Care And Grace Home Health And Hospice
Temple, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741653)
CMS process measure: 84.29 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 32 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (254) 773-6020 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Care And Grace Home Health And Hospice, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 84.29, below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Care And Grace Home Health And Hospice serves 32 ZIP codes from its office in Temple, Texas, in Bell County.
Yes, Care And Grace Home Health And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741653), certified since January 6, 2017, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Care And Grace Home Health And Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Temple, Texas, serving Bell County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since January 6, 2017 (CCN 741653).
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (such as star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality — it simply means the data has not been made public.
CMS does report a composite process measure for this hospice: a score of 84.29, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72. This places Care And Grace Home Health And Hospice below the state average on this particular measure of care processes. A related care index score of 8 has also been reported by CMS. CMS has not published a figure on visits provided in the last days of life for this hospice.
Care And Grace Home Health And Hospice reports serving 32 ZIP codes from its Temple, TX office, indicating a moderately broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Care And Grace Home Health And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741653) since January 6, 2017, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not imply poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 84.29, compared with the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average on this measure; a care index score of 8 has also been reported.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 32 ZIP codes from its Temple, Texas office in Bell County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 32 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 does not by itself determine quality of care, and families should look at the published quality measures and their own experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 6, 2017.
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 patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (254) 773-6020 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (254) 773-6020 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (254) 773-6020 for specifics not covered in the CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Care And Grace Home Health And Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741653?state=TX to confirm current CMS 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.