Heart Of Texas Hospice
Killeen, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741715)
CMS process measure: 97.18 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 79 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (254) 313-9840 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Heart Of Texas Hospice 81% of the time, and the hospice scored 97.18 on CMS's composite process measure, above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Heart Of Texas Hospice serves 79 ZIP codes from its office in Killeen, Texas, located in Bell County.
Yes, Heart Of Texas Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741715, since December 2017); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Heart Of Texas Hospice is a for-profit hospice serving Killeen, Texas and the surrounding Bell County area. It has been Medicare-certified since December 7, 2017 (CCN 741715).
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 81% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 82% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can happen when patient counts are small, and this should not be read as a mark against quality of care.
On CMS's composite process measure, Heart Of Texas Hospice scored 97.18, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 56.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the same dataset.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 79 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost figures are included here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage of that published dataset. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Heart Of Texas Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741715) since December 7, 2017, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 81% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 82% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 97.18, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 56.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 79 ZIP codes from its Killeen, Texas office in Bell County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 79 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Heart Of Texas Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; CMS quality data and caregiver survey results offer more direct measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 7, 2017.
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 those with a life expectancy of six months or less 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 an illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Heart Of Texas Hospice at (254) 313-9840 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Heart Of Texas Hospice directly at (254) 313-9840 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quickly the hospice responds to needs, and what services are included; contact Heart Of Texas Hospice at (254) 313-9840 for specifics, and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Heart Of Texas Hospice (CCN 741715) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741715?state=TX to review 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.