Hospice In The Pines
Lufkin, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451537)
CMS process measure: 95.07 (state average 94.72 — at state average)
Serves: 67 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (936) 632-1514 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice In The Pines received a 5-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 93% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 95.07 is at the Texas state average of 94.72.
Hospice In The Pines serves 67 ZIP codes from its office in Lufkin, Texas, located in Angelina County.
Yes, Hospice In The Pines is Medicare-certified (CCN 451537, since 1989); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice In The Pines is a for-profit hospice based in Lufkin, Texas, serving Angelina County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since November 10, 1989 (CCN 451537), meaning it has provided care under Medicare's hospice benefit for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Hospice In The Pines an overall rating of 5 stars. Ninety-three percent of surveyed family members said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 90 percent rated their overall experience of care 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, Hospice In The Pines scored 95.07, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 50.9% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the same data set.
Hospice In The Pines' service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 67 ZIP codes, indicating a broad reach from its Lufkin office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient sample sizes rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost information beyond that is available here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice In The Pines is Medicare-certified (CCN 451537, since November 10, 1989), 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?
Family caregivers gave Hospice In The Pines a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 93% saying they would definitely recommend it and 90% rating their overall 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 95.07, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 67 ZIP codes from its Lufkin, Texas office in Angelina County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 67 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice In The Pines is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but CMS reports it alongside quality measures for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 10, 1989, over three decades of certification.
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 patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy 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 curing the underlying illness, but patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other health conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Hospice In The Pines at (936) 632-1514 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start care, contact Hospice In The Pines directly at (936) 632-1514 and also verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, and service area — for Hospice In The Pines, CMS reports a 5-star CAHPS rating, a composite process score of 95.07, and coverage of 67 ZIP codes; for other details, call (936) 632-1514.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice In The Pines directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451537?state=TX to confirm current CMS-reported details.
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.