Magnolia Hospice
Waco, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671795)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 121 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (254) 741-6570 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Magnolia Hospice a 3-star rating in the CMS survey, with 83% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Magnolia Hospice serves 121 ZIP codes from its Waco, Texas office in McLennan County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Magnolia Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CMS Certification Number 671795, certified since December 21, 2012. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Magnolia Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Waco, Texas, serving McLennan County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since December 21, 2012, with CMS Certification Number (CCN) 671795.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Magnolia Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 83% said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 79% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Magnolia Hospice scored 100.00, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reported a care index score of 10 and noted that 67.6% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Magnolia Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 121 ZIP codes, indicating a broad reach from its Waco office.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; families should check the Care Compare website for the most current vintage of these figures. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. This profile does not describe specific staff, facilities, or services beyond what CMS has published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Magnolia Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671795), certified since December 21, 2012, 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?
CMS's CAHPS Hospice Survey data shows Magnolia Hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 83% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 79% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Magnolia Hospice's CMS composite process score is 100.00, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Magnolia Hospice serves 121 ZIP codes from its Waco, Texas office in McLennan County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 121 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Magnolia Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality; families may want to review the CMS survey results and quality measures alongside this fact.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Magnolia Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 21, 2012.
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 for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies 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 and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it does not mean giving up care or attention — it is a different kind of care centered on comfort.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Magnolia Hospice; please contact the hospice at (254) 741-6570 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin hospice care, contact Magnolia Hospice directly at (254) 741-6570 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review Magnolia Hospice's published CMS figures and confirm additional details by calling (254) 741-6570.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Magnolia Hospice (CCN 671795) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671795?state=TX to review its current CMS-published 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.