Centric Hospice
Sherman, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671583)
CMS process measure: 94.22 (state average 94.72 — at state average)
Serves: 95 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (855) 942-3687 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Centric Hospice holds a 4-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 83% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 94.22 is at the state average of 94.72 for Texas.
Centric Hospice serves 95 ZIP codes from its Sherman, Texas office in Grayson County.
Yes, Centric Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 671583, certified since January 9, 2008; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Centric Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Sherman, Texas, in Grayson County. It has been Medicare-certified since January 9, 2008, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 671583.
According to CMS Care Compare data drawn from the CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, Centric Hospice earned a 4-star rating. Among caregivers surveyed, 83% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a set of recommended care practices, Centric Hospice scored 94.22, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — CMS classifies this as at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice, and notes that 39.6% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Centric Hospice reports serving 95 ZIP codes from its Sherman, Texas office, indicating a fairly broad service area in the surrounding region.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published for this hospice; where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this provider, which can happen with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost or fee details are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Centric Hospice?
Yes. Centric Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671583) since January 9, 2008, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, Centric Hospice received a 4-star rating, with 83% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 85% rating their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Centric Hospice's composite process-of-care score is 94.22, which CMS classifies as at the state average of 94.72 for Texas.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Centric Hospice serves 95 ZIP codes from its office in Sherman, Grayson County, Texas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 95 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Centric Hospice is a for-profit agency; ownership type is one factor among several, and CMS's quality and survey measures are the more direct indicators of a hospice's performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Centric Hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 9, 2008.
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 certifies 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 medical care or attention, which continues through the hospice team.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Centric Hospice at (855) 942-3687 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Centric Hospice at (855) 942-3687 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, how a hospice's quality scores compare to the state average, and the size of its service area — all of which are reported here from CMS Care Compare; for further specifics, contact Centric Hospice at (855) 942-3687.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Centric Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671583?state=TX using CCN 671583.
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.