Hospice Of The Big Country
Abilene, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451558)
CMS process measure: 98.92 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 28 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (325) 793-5450 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 94% would definitely recommend Hospice Of The Big Country, and 93% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 98.92, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Hospice Of The Big Country serves 28 ZIP codes from its Abilene, Texas office in Taylor County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Hospice Of The Big Country is Medicare-certified (CCN 451558), certified since April 17, 1992. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of The Big Country is a non-profit hospice located in Abilene, Texas, serving Taylor County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since April 17, 1992 (CCN 451558), meaning the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 94% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 93% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating figure separately in this data set, but the recommendation and rating percentages reflect caregiver experience directly.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs recommended care processes, this hospice scored 98.92, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 37.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the published data vintage.
Hospice Of The Big Country serves 28 ZIP codes from its Abilene office. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, since CMS updates this data periodically. No cost information beyond noting that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients is included here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of The Big Country is Medicare-certified (CCN 451558) and has been since April 17, 1992. 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?
According to CMS Care Compare, 94% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 93% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 98.92, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 28 ZIP codes from its Abilene, Texas office in Taylor County. Contact the hospice at (325) 793-5450 to confirm coverage of a specific address.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 28 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of The Big Country is a non-profit organization. Ownership type does not directly determine quality, but CMS publishes it as part of provider transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 17, 1992.
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, typically when life expectancy is 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; it is not about giving up, but about a different goal of care tailored to what matters most to the patient.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings for this hospice. Contact the hospice at (325) 793-5450 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 the hospice at (325) 793-5450 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality scores compared to the state average, service area, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which are available for this hospice through CMS Care Compare data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of The Big Country directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451558?state=TX to see the latest CMS-published 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.