Memorial Hospice
Dumas, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451538)
CMS process measure: 91.53 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 10 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (806) 935-4946 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Memorial Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, Memorial Hospice scored 91.53, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Memorial Hospice serves 10 ZIP codes from its office in Dumas, Texas, in Moore County.
Yes, Memorial Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 451538, since 1990); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Memorial Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Dumas, Texas, serving Moore County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since January 18, 1990, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Memorial Hospice, which often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report the results reliably. This is not an indication of poor quality — simply that the figures are not available.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Memorial Hospice scored 91.53, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 74.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent Care Compare data vintage.
Memorial Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 10 ZIP codes from its Dumas office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the hospice or on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Memorial Hospice?
Yes, Memorial Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 451538) since January 18, 1990. 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 has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Memorial Hospice, which often happens when there are too few surveyed patients to report reliably — this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Memorial Hospice's composite process score is 91.53, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 74.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Memorial Hospice serves 10 ZIP codes from its office in Dumas, Texas, in Moore County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 10 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Memorial Hospice is a non-profit organization. Ownership type can be useful context, but CMS quality measures and survey results are the more direct indicators of care quality.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Memorial Hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 18, 1990.
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 patients who have chosen to stop 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 and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, symptom management, or emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Memorial Hospice provides care; contact the hospice at (806) 935-4946 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; contact Memorial Hospice at (806) 935-4946 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and how care is provided; contact Memorial Hospice at (806) 935-4946 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Memorial Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451538?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.