Bristol Hospice - North Central Texas
Waxahachie, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451743)
CMS process measure: 98.26 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 237 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (972) 923-2436 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bristol Hospice - North Central Texas has a CAHPS family caregiver star rating of 3 out of 5, with 80% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 98.26, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Bristol Hospice - North Central Texas serves 237 ZIP codes from its office in Waxahachie, Texas, located in Ellis County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within this service area.
Yes, Bristol Hospice - North Central Texas is Medicare-certified, with CCN 451743, certified since 2003. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Bristol Hospice - North Central Texas is a for-profit hospice based in Waxahachie, Texas, in Ellis County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 3, 2003.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Bristol Hospice - North Central Texas received an overall star rating of 3 out of 5. Among family caregivers surveyed, 80% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 79% rated their overall experience with the hospice as a 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Bristol Hospice - North Central Texas scored 98.26, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports that 75.3% of patients received visits from hospice staff during the last days of life. Where a specific CMS measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to smaller reported patient counts rather than an indicator of quality.
Bristol Hospice - North Central Texas reports serving a broad area, covering 237 ZIP codes from its Waxahachie office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are included here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Bristol Hospice - North Central Texas is Medicare-certified (CCN 451743), certified since December 3, 2003, 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's CAHPS survey gives this hospice a 3-star family caregiver rating, with 80% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 79% rating their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 98.26, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports 75.3% of patients received visits from staff during the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 237 ZIP codes from its Waxahachie, Texas office in Ellis County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 237 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Bristol Hospice - North Central Texas is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality; CMS's survey and process measures offer a more direct look at reported experience and performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 3, 2003, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort for people with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
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, support, or dignity.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Bristol Hospice - North Central Texas at (972) 923-2436 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the intake process; please contact Bristol Hospice - North Central Texas directly at (972) 923-2436 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how process measures compare to state averages, and what area is served — all of which are reported here from CMS data; for specifics beyond this, contact the hospice at (972) 923-2436.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bristol Hospice - North Central Texas at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451743?state=TX using CCN 451743 to review its current CMS-reported 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.