Hospice Sunset
Clifton, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671557)
CMS process measure: 97.44 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 23 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (254) 675-3391 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey for Hospice Sunset reported very positive experiences: 95% said they would definitely recommend it, and 83% gave it a 9 or 10 out of 10 rating. On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, it scored 97.44, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Hospice Sunset serves 23 ZIP codes from its office in Clifton, Texas, in Bosque County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address is included.
Yes, Hospice Sunset is Medicare-certified (CCN 671557), certified since January 24, 2007. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Sunset is a non-profit hospice based in Clifton, Texas, serving families in Bosque County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since January 24, 2007, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 671557.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 95% of family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey said they would definitely recommend Hospice Sunset to others, and 83% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating figure separate from these percentages in the data available here.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Hospice Sunset scored 97.44, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72. This composite measure reflects how consistently the hospice performed a bundle of recommended care processes for patients. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice. Data on the percentage of patients receiving visits in the last days of life is recorded at 60.4%.
Hospice Sunset's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 23 ZIP codes radiating from its Clifton office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as made available at the time of writing; families are encouraged to check Care Compare directly for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Sunset is Medicare-certified (CCN 671557) and has been since January 24, 2007. 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 Hospice Survey, 95% of responding family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Hospice Sunset, and 83% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Hospice Sunset scored 97.44 on CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hospice Sunset serves 23 ZIP codes from its office in Clifton, Texas, in Bosque County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 23 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Sunset is organized as a non-profit hospice. Ownership type doesn't directly determine quality, but families sometimes weigh it alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Hospice Sunset has been Medicare-certified since January 24, 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 people who have a life-limiting illness and are no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a doctor.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other conditions unrelated to their terminal diagnosis.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided doesn't specify care settings for Hospice Sunset; contact the hospice at (254) 675-3391 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't describe the intake process; contact Hospice Sunset directly at (254) 675-3391 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how visits are staffed near the end of life, service area coverage, and how the hospice compares to state averages on CMS quality measures — all of which you can also review on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Sunset directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671557?state=TX to see its current CMS-reported 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.