High Plains Senior Care Hospice
Amarillo, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741672)
CMS process measure: 96.59 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 78 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (806) 350-7100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
High Plains Senior Care Hospice received a 4-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 79% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.59 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
High Plains Senior Care Hospice serves 78 ZIP codes from its Amarillo, Texas office in Potter County.
Yes, High Plains Senior Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741672, since June 2017); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
High Plains Senior Care Hospice is a Medicare-certified, non-profit hospice based in Amarillo, Texas, serving families in Potter County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since June 22, 2017, under CCN 741672.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider a 4-star overall rating. Seventy-nine percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by caregivers of patients who received care from this hospice, as published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, High Plains Senior Care Hospice scored 96.59, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 for this provider, and 68.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life according to CMS data.
High Plains Senior Care Hospice's service area, as listed with CMS, spans 78 ZIP codes from its Amarillo office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent vintage published by CMS at the time of listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. High Plains Senior Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741672) since June 22, 2017, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS Care Compare data shows a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 79% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 83% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 96.59, above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 68.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 78 ZIP codes from its Amarillo, Texas office in Potter County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 78 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 does not directly indicate quality; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results are more direct indicators of experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 22, 2017.
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 those with a life expectancy of six months or less who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — pain relief, symptom management, and emotional support continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact High Plains Senior Care Hospice at (806) 350-7100 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact High Plains Senior Care Hospice directly at (806) 350-7100 to discuss eligibility and next steps, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how quality scores compare to state averages, and the scope of the service area — all of which are available for this hospice through CMS Care Compare data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up High Plains Senior Care Hospice (CCN 741672) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741672?state=TX to see the latest published 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.