Coon Memorial Hospital Home Care
Dalhart, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671531)
CMS process measure: 92.5 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 7 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (806) 244-8738 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Coon Memorial Hospital Home Care, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 92.50, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average.
Coon Memorial Hospital Home Care serves 7 ZIP codes from its Dalhart, Texas office in Dallam County.
Yes, Coon Memorial Hospital Home Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 671531, certified since 2006. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Coon Memorial Hospital Home Care is a government-owned hospice based in Dalhart, Texas, serving families in Dallam County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 24, 2006.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often because too few surveys were completed to report reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Coon Memorial Hospital Home Care scored 92.50, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 for this hospice, and notes that 31.3% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the measures CMS currently publishes.
Coon Memorial Hospital Home Care's service area covers 7 ZIP codes from its Dalhart, Texas office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare and to contact the hospice with specific questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Coon Memorial Hospital Home Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 671531) since April 24, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, often because too few surveys were completed to report reliably; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 92.50 versus a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average; CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 31.3% of patients received visits in their final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 7 ZIP codes from its Dalhart, Texas office in Dallam 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?
Coon Memorial Hospital Home Care is government-run; ownership type is one factor among many CMS reports, and families may consider it alongside quality measures and personal preference.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 24, 2006, according to CMS Care Compare.
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 curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life, but patients can still receive medical care for pain, symptoms, and other needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings; please contact Coon Memorial Hospital Home Care at (806) 244-8738 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not describe intake steps; please contact the hospice directly at (806) 244-8738 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and staffing; you can review these details for Coon Memorial Hospital Home Care on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly at (806) 244-8738.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Coon Memorial Hospital Home Care (CCN 671531) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671531?state=TX.
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.