Home Hospice
Odessa, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451617)
CMS process measure: 53.17 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 53 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (432) 580-9990 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Home Hospice a 4-star rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, Home Hospice scored 53.17, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Home Hospice serves 53 ZIP codes from its Odessa, Texas office in Ector County.
Yes, Home Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 451617), certified since April 20, 1995; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Home Hospice is a for-profit hospice provider based in Odessa, Texas, serving families in Ector County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since April 20, 1995, and is identified by Medicare with CMS Certification Number (CCN) 451617.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Home Hospice a 4-star rating. Ninety percent of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Home Hospice scored 53.17, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average on this particular measure. CMS also reports that 62.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, and lists a care index score of 9 for this provider.
Home Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 53 ZIP codes.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and may be periodically updated by CMS. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often occurs simply because of small patient sample sizes rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify current information directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Home Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 451617) and has been since April 20, 1995. 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 Hospice Survey, Home Hospice received a 4-star rating, with 90% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Home Hospice's composite process score is 53.17, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Home Hospice, located in Odessa, Ector County, Texas, serves 53 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 53 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Home Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS survey and process measures are better indicators for comparison.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Home Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 20, 1995.
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 is generally for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final phase 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 on care or support, and patients may still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Home Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (432) 580-9990 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Home Hospice at (432) 580-9990 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how often patients are visited near the end of life, and how the hospice compares to state averages on CMS quality measures — figures which are available for Home Hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Home Hospice directly using CCN 451617 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451617?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.