The Southeast Texas Hospice
Orange, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451533)
CMS process measure: 97.96 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 16 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (409) 886-0622 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS survey gave The Southeast Texas Hospice strong marks: 100% said they would definitely recommend it, and 99% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 97.96 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
The Southeast Texas Hospice serves 16 ZIP codes from its Orange, Texas office in Orange County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, The Southeast Texas Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 451533, certified since 1989); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
The Southeast Texas Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Orange, Texas, serving Orange County and surrounding communities. According to CMS Care Compare data, it has been Medicare-certified since June 2, 1989, giving it a long history of providing hospice services to families in the region.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 100% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 99% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific star rating figure in this data set, but these caregiver responses reflect very strong satisfaction among the families surveyed.
On the CMS composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of care processes — The Southeast Texas Hospice scored 97.96, above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS data also shows a visits-in-last-days-of-life percentage of 68.5%. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
The hospice's service area, per CMS data, covers 16 ZIP codes from its Orange, Texas location. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied and are subject to CMS's own update schedule.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. The Southeast Texas Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 451533) since June 2, 1989, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 100% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 99% rated their overall experience 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 97.96, above the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS Care Compare data shows this hospice serves 16 ZIP codes from its Orange, Texas office in Orange County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 16 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type can shape organizational priorities, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed alongside it to judge care quality.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 2, 1989, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a patient's life expectancy is limited, typically six months or less as certified by a physician.
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, not giving up on care itself; patients continue to receive medical attention aimed at easing symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact The Southeast Texas Hospice at (409) 886-0622 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact The Southeast Texas Hospice directly at (409) 886-0622 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, CMS quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these details on Medicare Care Compare and by calling (409) 886-0622.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up The Southeast Texas Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451533?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.