Childress Regional Medical Center Hospice
Childress, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451658)
CMS process measure: 68.89 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 10 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (940) 937-2500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS gave this hospice high marks, with 94% saying they would definitely recommend it and 94% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 68.89, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Childress Regional Medical Center Hospice serves 10 ZIP codes from its Childress, Texas office in Childress County.
Yes, Childress Regional Medical Center Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 451658, since 1996); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Childress Regional Medical Center Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice provider located in Childress, Texas, serving Childress County and surrounding ZIP codes. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 13, 1996, and is classified under an "Other" ownership type according to CMS Care Compare data.
According to CMS's CAHPS family caregiver survey data, 94% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 94% rated their overall experience with the hospice as a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs key care processes, this hospice scored 68.89, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 48.6% of patients received visits in the final days of life, though CMS has not provided further context distinguishing what these specific figures mean relative to other providers in this dataset.
This hospice serves 10 ZIP codes from its Childress, Texas 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 as supplied and should be verified directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Childress Regional Medical Center Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 451658), certified since November 13, 1996. 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?
According to CMS CAHPS survey data, 94% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 94% rated their overall experience as a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice scored 68.89 on CMS's composite process measure, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 10 ZIP codes from its office in Childress, Texas, in Childress County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 10 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS Care Compare lists this hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can be worth asking about, but it does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 13, 1996.
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 people with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment. Both aim to ease symptoms and improve quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at 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?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; contact the hospice at (940) 937-2500 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin hospice care with this provider, contact the hospice directly at (940) 937-2500 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, what areas it serves, and how to begin care — contact the hospice at (940) 937-2500 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice's CMS data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451658?state=TX.
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.