Hospice Brazos Valley Inc
Bryan, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451547)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 100 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (979) 821-2266 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Brazos Valley Inc earned a 5-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 92% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Hospice Brazos Valley Inc serves 100 ZIP codes from its Bryan, Texas office in Brazos County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Hospice Brazos Valley Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 451547, certified since April 10, 1991. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Brazos Valley Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Bryan, Texas, serving Brazos County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since April 10, 1991, meaning it has met federal standards for hospice care for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey rated this hospice 5 stars. Ninety-two percent said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 90 percent gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects whether recommended care processes were consistently delivered — Hospice Brazos Valley Inc scored 100.00, above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 10, and that 79.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the measures published for this hospice.
Hospice Brazos Valley Inc's service area covers 100 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its Bryan office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here beyond that fact.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as published for this hospice; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Brazos Valley Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 451547) since April 10, 1991, 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?
Family caregivers gave this hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it and 90% rating it 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 100.00, above the Texas state average of 94.72, and CMS lists a care index score of 10 and 79.7% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 100 ZIP codes from its Bryan, Texas office in Brazos County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 100 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Brazos Valley Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but CMS publishes quality measures separately so families can compare.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 10, 1991.
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 rather than cure and is typically used when curative treatment is no longer being pursued.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No; hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness, but patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; contact Hospice Brazos Valley Inc at (979) 821-2266 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Hospice Brazos Valley Inc at (979) 821-2266 for that information.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and staffing; contact the hospice directly at (979) 821-2266 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's published data for Hospice Brazos Valley Inc at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451547?state=TX.
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.