Peterson Hospice
Kerrville, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671585)
CMS process measure: 99.24 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 37 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (830) 258-7799 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Peterson Hospice holds a 5-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 95% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.24 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Peterson Hospice serves 37 ZIP codes from its Kerrville, Texas office in Kerr County.
Yes, Peterson Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671585, since 2008); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Peterson Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Kerrville, Texas, serving families in Kerr County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since February 29, 2008 (CCN 671585).
According to CMS Care Compare data drawn from the CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, Peterson Hospice holds an overall rating of 5 stars. Ninety-five percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 91 percent gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Peterson Hospice scored 99.24, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and that 76.0 percent of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on the same CMS data set.
Peterson Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 37 ZIP codes from its Kerrville office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare, as CMS updates this data periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Peterson Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671585) since February 29, 2008, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Peterson Hospice received an overall rating of 5 stars, with 95% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 91% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 99.24, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 76.0% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Peterson Hospice serves 37 ZIP codes from its office in Kerrville, Kerr County, Texas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 37 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Peterson Hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but it is one factor families sometimes consider alongside CMS ratings.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 29, 2008.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to ease symptoms, while hospice care is for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, 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 curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support — pain and symptom management continue actively.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Peterson Hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (830) 258-7799 or 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 Peterson Hospice at (830) 258-7799 to ask how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, the size of its service area, and how it supports patients and families day to day — you can ask Peterson Hospice these questions directly at (830) 258-7799.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Peterson Hospice (CCN 671585) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671585?state=TX to see the most 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.