Dchc Home Health & Hospice
Alice, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671694)
CMS process measure: 97.04 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 57 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (361) 664-3484 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers at Dchc Home Health & Hospice reported that 80% would definitely recommend it and 77% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10 in the CMS CAHPS survey. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 97.04, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Dchc Home Health & Hospice serves 57 ZIP codes from its office in Alice, Texas, in Jim Wells County. Families outside this area should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their location is included.
Yes, Dchc Home Health & Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 671694, certified since March 3, 2010. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Dchc Home Health & Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Alice, Texas, serving families in Jim Wells County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 3, 2010, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 671694.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, 80% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 77% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating figure in this data set for the hospice; when a star rating figure is not listed, it is typically due to small patient counts and should not be read as a reflection of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes are delivered — this hospice scored 97.04, compared to 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 28.8% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the data provided.
Dchc Home Health & Hospice serves 57 ZIP codes from its Alice, Texas office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided. 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. Dchc Home Health & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671694) since March 3, 2010, 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 survey, 80% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 77% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice scored 97.04 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Dchc Home Health & Hospice serves 57 ZIP codes from its office in Alice, Texas, in Jim Wells County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 57 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 does not directly determine quality; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results offer a more direct picture of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 3, 2010.
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 rather than cure and is typically for people with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a doctor.
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 abandoning medical care or support, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
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 (361) 664-3484 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 (361) 664-3484 to learn how to begin care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, and the geographic area served — all of which can be found on Medicare Care Compare, along with direct questions to the hospice at (361) 664-3484.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current CMS data for this hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671694?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.