Hendrick Hospice Care Inc
Abilene, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451539)
CMS process measure: 98.69 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 52 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (325) 670-2273 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hendrick Hospice Care holds a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating from CMS, with 92% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.69 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Hendrick Hospice Care serves 52 ZIP codes from its Abilene, Texas office in Taylor County.
Yes, Hendrick Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 451539, since 1990); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hendrick Hospice Care Inc is a non-profit hospice based in Abilene, Texas (Taylor County), Medicare-certified since May 3, 1990 (CCN 451539). It has been part of the Medicare hospice program for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave Hendrick Hospice Care a 4-star rating overall. Ninety-two percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice performs recommended care processes — Hendrick Hospice Care scored 98.69, above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 86.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
Hendrick Hospice Care's service area spans 52 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its Abilene office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here beyond that fact.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient sample sizes rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hendrick Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 451539) since May 3, 1990, 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 Care Compare data shows a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 92% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 87% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 98.69, above the Texas state average of 94.72, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hendrick Hospice Care serves 52 ZIP codes from its Abilene, Texas location in Taylor County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 52 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor CMS reports but does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 3, 1990.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a person has a life-limiting illness, typically with a prognosis 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 curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify care settings for Hendrick Hospice Care; contact the hospice at (325) 670-2273 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; contact Hendrick Hospice Care at (325) 670-2273 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice performs on CMS quality measures, and the geographic area served — all reflected here — as well as details like services and staffing, which you should confirm directly with the hospice at (325) 670-2273.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hendrick Hospice Care Inc (CCN 451539) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451539?state=TX to review its current CMS-published 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.