Kinder Hearts Hospice Of Amarillo
Amarillo, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671768)
CMS process measure: 96.46 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (806) 576-0075 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
80% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Kinder Hearts Hospice Of Amarillo, and 77% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS survey data. Its CMS composite process score of 96.46 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Kinder Hearts Hospice Of Amarillo serves 34 ZIP codes from its office in Amarillo, Texas, in Potter County.
Yes, Kinder Hearts Hospice Of Amarillo is Medicare-certified (CCN 671768, since 2013); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Kinder Hearts Hospice Of Amarillo is a for-profit hospice based in Amarillo, Texas, serving families in Potter County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 17, 2013, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 671768.
CMS Care Compare data does not include a published overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the current dataset, though family caregiver survey results are available: 80% of caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 77% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Where a specific measure such as the star rating has not been published, this is often due to small patient survey counts and should not be read as a sign of lower quality.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Kinder Hearts Hospice Of Amarillo scored 96.46, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that 62.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
The hospice's service area covers 34 ZIP codes from its Amarillo office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to CMS's published reporting vintage.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Kinder Hearts Hospice Of Amarillo has been Medicare-certified since May 17, 2013 (CCN 671768), 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?
According to CMS survey data, 80% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 77% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall star rating for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than an indicator of quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice scored 96.46 on CMS's composite process-of-care measure, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 34 ZIP codes from its office in Amarillo, Texas, in Potter County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 34 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Kinder Hearts Hospice Of Amarillo is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality and survey measures are the more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 17, 2013.
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 is specifically for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 does not mean no care is provided.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Kinder Hearts Hospice Of Amarillo at (806) 576-0075 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process for this hospice; please contact them directly at (806) 576-0075 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, how the hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and what services and support are included in the plan of care; contact (806) 576-0075 for specifics about this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Kinder Hearts Hospice Of Amarillo directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671768?state=TX to confirm 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.