Hospice Of El Paso Inc
El Paso, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451505)
CMS process measure: 88.44 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 40 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (915) 532-5699 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of El Paso Inc has a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 82% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 88.44 is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Hospice Of El Paso Inc serves 40 ZIP codes from its office in El Paso, Texas, in El Paso County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Hospice Of El Paso Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 451505), certified since 1984. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of El Paso Inc is a non-profit hospice located in El Paso, Texas, serving El Paso County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since June 8, 1984 (CCN 451505).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 82% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes are delivered, Hospice Of El Paso Inc scored 88.44, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports that 51.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the visits-near-death measure. Where CMS has not published a specific figure for a measure, that generally reflects limited patient counts for reporting purposes rather than an indication of quality.
Hospice Of El Paso Inc serves patients across 40 ZIP codes from its El Paso office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify; no cost details are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the current data directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any specific questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of El Paso Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 451505), certified since June 8, 1984, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 82% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 82% 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 88.44, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72, according to Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 40 ZIP codes from its office in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 40 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of El Paso Inc is a non-profit organization; ownership type does not directly determine care quality, but CMS reports it for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 8, 1984.
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-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, 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, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (915) 532-5699 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact Hospice Of El Paso Inc directly at (915) 532-5699 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how the hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and its service area — all of which are covered in this listing using CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of El Paso Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451505?state=TX to review current 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.