Hemphill County Hospice
Canadian, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451603)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 15 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (806) 323-6422 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Hemphill County Hospice, often because of small patient counts. However, its CMS composite process measure score is 100.00, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Hemphill County Hospice serves 15 ZIP codes from its Canadian, Texas office in Hemphill County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Hemphill County Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 451603), certified since 1994. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Hemphill County Hospice is a government-owned hospice based in Canadian, Texas, serving families in Hemphill County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 4, 1994.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice, which often occurs when a hospice serves a small number of patients and does not meet the minimum count for public reporting. This should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means the data has not been published.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Hemphill County Hospice scored 100.00, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 74.3% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the most recent Care Compare data vintage available.
Hemphill County Hospice's service area, per CMS data, covers 15 ZIP codes from its Canadian, Texas office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may not reflect the most current information; families are encouraged to verify details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hemphill County Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 451603), certified since October 4, 1994, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 74.3% of patients received visits in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Hemphill County Hospice serves 15 ZIP codes from its Canadian, Texas location in Hemphill County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 15 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hemphill County Hospice is government-owned. Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but CMS quality measures like the composite process score are the more direct indicator of care processes.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 4, 1994.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness, alongside curative treatment, to manage symptoms and improve comfort. Hospice care is a specific type of palliative care for people with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, symptom management, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Hemphill County Hospice at (806) 323-6422 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment details; contact Hemphill County Hospice at (806) 323-6422 to ask about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about survey results, quality measures, service area, ownership, and how care is coordinated; contact Hemphill County Hospice at (806) 323-6422 for specifics not covered by CMS data, and review its Care Compare profile.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hemphill County Hospice (CCN 451603) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451603?state=TX to review its current CMS-reported 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.