Embrace Hospice
Temple, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671702)
CMS process measure: 97.75 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 35 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (254) 284-0045 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said Embrace Hospice would definitely be recommended 83% of the time, and the hospice's composite process-of-care score of 97.75 is above the Texas state average of 94.72. These figures come from the CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey and quality measures.
Embrace Hospice serves 35 ZIP codes from its Temple, Texas office in Bell County. Families outside this listed area should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether service is available to them.
Yes, Embrace Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671702, since April 26, 2011). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Embrace Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Temple, Texas, serving Bell County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since April 26, 2011, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 671702.
According to CMS Care Compare data drawn from the CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, 83% of respondents said they would definitely recommend Embrace Hospice, and 83% rated the hospice's overall care between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale. CMS has not published a distinct overall CAHPS star rating figure separate from these percentages in the data available here.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Embrace Hospice scored 97.75, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. A related care index score of 9 and a measure showing 52.1% of patients received visits in the final days of life were also reported by CMS; where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that most often reflects limited patient-count data rather than a quality concern.
Embrace Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 35 ZIP codes from its Temple, Texas office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on Care Compare for the most current vintage.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Embrace Hospice?
Yes. Embrace Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671702) since April 26, 2011, 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, 83% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Embrace Hospice, and 83% rated the overall care 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Embrace Hospice's composite process-of-care score is 97.75, above the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above average on this CMS measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Embrace Hospice serves 35 ZIP codes from its office in Temple, Texas, in Bell County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 35 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Embrace Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality and survey measures are a more direct way to compare hospices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Embrace Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 26, 2011.
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 for people 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 to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care, 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 Embrace Hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (254) 284-0045 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here does not describe the enrollment process; contact Embrace Hospice at (254) 284-0045 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 performs on CMS quality measures, what areas it serves, and how care is coordinated; you can review these details on Medicare Care Compare and by calling the hospice directly at (254) 284-0045.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Embrace Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671702?state=TX to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.