Hospice Of Ballinger
Ballinger, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671570)
CMS process measure: 69.35 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 22 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (325) 365-2375 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Hospice of Ballinger, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 69.35, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Hospice of Ballinger serves 22 ZIP codes from its Ballinger, TX office in Runnels County.
Yes, Hospice of Ballinger is Medicare-certified (CCN 671570, since 2007); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice of Ballinger is a for-profit hospice located in Ballinger, Texas, serving Runnels County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since May 9, 2007, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 671570.
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 happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable figures. This does not indicate poor quality — it simply means the data is not available in the current CMS Care Compare release.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Hospice of Ballinger scored 69.35, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72. This places it below the state average on this measure, according to CMS Care Compare data. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 6.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the same data source.
Hospice of Ballinger serves 22 ZIP codes from its Ballinger office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice of Ballinger is Medicare-certified (CCN 671570) since May 9, 2007, 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 survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed; this does not mean the quality is poor.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 69.35, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average on this measure per CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 22 ZIP codes from its Ballinger, Texas office in Runnels County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 22 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice of Ballinger is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but it is disclosed by CMS for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 9, 2007.
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 terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it is not about giving up care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; please contact Hospice of Ballinger at (325) 365-2375 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Hospice of Ballinger at (325) 365-2375 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about survey ratings, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; contact Hospice of Ballinger at (325) 365-2375 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice of Ballinger (CCN 671570) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671570?state=TX to confirm current CMS figures.
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.