Hospice Of Texarkana Inc
Texarkana, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451578)
CMS process measure: 99.6 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 19 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (903) 794-4263 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of Texarkana Inc holds a 4-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 93 percent saying they would definitely recommend this hospice. Its CMS composite process score of 99.60 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Hospice Of Texarkana Inc serves 19 ZIP codes from its office in Texarkana, Texas, in Bowie County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Hospice Of Texarkana Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 451578), certified since 1993. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Texarkana Inc is a non-profit hospice based in Texarkana, Texas, serving Bowie County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since June 2, 1993, according to CMS Care Compare data.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received a 4-star rating. Ninety-three percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85 percent rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families of patients who received care here, as published by CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which tracks whether recommended care processes were delivered, Hospice Of Texarkana Inc scored 99.60, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice. Data on the percentage of visits made in the last days of life show 54.3 percent, per CMS records.
This hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 19 ZIP codes from its Texarkana office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may not reflect the most current reporting period. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of Texarkana Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 451578), certified since June 2, 1993, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received a 4-star rating, with 93 percent of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 85 percent 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 99.60, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 19 ZIP codes from its Texarkana, Texas office in Bowie County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 19 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of Texarkana Inc is a non-profit organization; ownership type does not determine quality, and CMS tracks quality separately through its survey and process measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 2, 1993.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically for a life-limiting prognosis.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (903) 794-4263 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (903) 794-4263 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about the CAHPS rating, the composite process score compared to the state average, ownership type, and the service area — all of which are reported on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review this hospice's current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451578?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.