Hansford Hospice
Spearman, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451550)
CMS process measure: 70.97 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 9 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (806) 659-5811 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Hansford Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, Hansford Hospice scored 70.97, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Hansford Hospice serves 9 ZIP codes from its Spearman, Texas office in Hansford County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Hansford Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 451550), certified since July 9, 1991, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hansford Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Spearman, Texas, serving families in Hansford County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, it has been Medicare-certified since July 9, 1991.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for Hansford Hospice. This is often the result of too few surveyed patients or families rather than any indication of the quality of care provided.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Hansford Hospice scored 70.97, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 61.5% of patients, according to the most recent CMS Care Compare data available.
Hansford Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 9 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for people who qualify. No cost details beyond that are provided here. Families are encouraged to review the full data directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact Hansford Hospice at (806) 659-5811 for any specifics about services, staffing, or how to begin care, since that information is not part of the CMS dataset summarized here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hansford Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 451550), certified since July 9, 1991, 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 Hansford Hospice, often because too few patients or families were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Hansford Hospice's composite process score is 70.97, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and notes visits occurred in the last days of life for 61.5% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hansford Hospice, located in Spearman, Texas (Hansford County), serves 9 ZIP codes according to CMS Care Compare data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 9 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hansford Hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type is one factor CMS reports, but it does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Hansford Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 9, 1991, per CMS records.
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 people who have stopped curative treatment and are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it is not about giving up on care, but changing its goals.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Hansford Hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (806) 659-5811 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not include enrollment steps; contact Hansford Hospice directly at (806) 659-5811 and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and ownership type; for Hansford Hospice, some of these are shown here from CMS data, and any remaining questions can be directed to (806) 659-5811.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hansford Hospice (CCN 451550) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451550?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.