Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Texas
Longview, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671545)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 52 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (903) 234-0943 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Texas holds a 5-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 93% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Texas serves 52 ZIP codes from its Longview, Texas office in Gregg County.
Yes, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Texas is Medicare-certified (CCN 671545, since 2006); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Texas is a for-profit hospice based in Longview, Texas, serving families in Gregg County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since August 30, 2006 (CCN 671545), and provides care to patients across 52 ZIP codes.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider a 5-star rating. Ninety-three percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 88% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of caregivers who completed the survey and are published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the share of recommended care processes delivered, this hospice scored 100.00, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 75.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, a measure of the timeliness of care near end of life.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies that criteria are met; no additional cost information is included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as reported by CMS. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice for further details on services.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Texas is Medicare-certified (CCN 671545) since August 30, 2006, 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?
Family caregivers gave this hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 93% saying they would definitely recommend it and 88% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10, per CMS Care Compare data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 100.00, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 52 ZIP codes from its Longview, Texas office in Gregg County.
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Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is for-profit. Ownership type does not directly determine quality; CMS's survey and process measures offer a more direct look at reported experience and care delivery.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 30, 2006.
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 stopped pursuing curative treatment and are nearing the end of life.
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 medical or emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (903) 234-0943 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact the hospice directly at (903) 234-0943 and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how the hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the areas it serves — all of which are covered in this listing using CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Texas directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671545?state=TX to confirm current CMS-reported details.
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.