Refuge Care
Wichita Falls, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971764)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 7 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (877) 914-2273 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Refuge Care, often because too few patients were surveyed to report reliably. The Texas state average composite score is 94.72, but no comparison figure is available for this hospice.
Refuge Care serves 7 ZIP codes from its Wichita Falls, Texas office in Wichita County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Refuge Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 971764, certified since April 19, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Refuge Care is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Wichita Falls, Texas, serving families in Wichita County. It is a for-profit hospice agency that has been Medicare-certified since April 19, 2022.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregiver survey results (CAHPS) — including star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend this hospice, and percentage rating it 9-10 — have not been published for Refuge Care. This is often the case when a hospice has cared for too few patients in the survey period to generate a reliable public score, and it should not be read as an indication of poor quality.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score, care index score, or visits-in-last-days-of-life percentage for this hospice at this time. For reference, the Texas state average composite process score is 94.72, but no comparison ('vs_state') has been reported for Refuge Care, so no direct comparison can be made.
Refuge Care's service area, as reflected in CMS data, includes 7 ZIP codes reachable from its Wichita Falls office.
Hospice care for eligible Medicare beneficiaries is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost figures are included here, as they fall outside the scope of this profile.
All information above is drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to contact Refuge Care directly and to review the most current details on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Refuge Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 971764) since April 19, 2022, 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Refuge Care, which often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients to report a reliable score; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Refuge Care, so no comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 can be made at this time.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Refuge Care serves 7 ZIP codes from its office in Wichita Falls, Texas, in Wichita County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 7 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Refuge Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is one factor families may want to consider alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Refuge Care has been Medicare-certified since April 19, 2022.
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 rather than cure and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
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, and patients still receive medical attention aimed at managing symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Refuge Care delivers services; please contact the hospice at (877) 914-2273 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; please contact Refuge Care directly at (877) 914-2273 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staffing, how care is coordinated, and how the hospice supports both patients and caregivers; contact Refuge Care at (877) 914-2273 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Refuge Care's official listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971764?state=TX to confirm current certification and quality information.
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.