Home Hospice
Sherman, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451518)
CMS process measure: 96.52 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 36 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (903) 868-9315 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Home Hospice earned a 5-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 94% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.52 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Home Hospice serves 36 ZIP codes from its office in Sherman, Texas, located in Grayson County.
Yes, Home Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 451518, since 1987), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Home Hospice is a non-profit hospice provider based in Sherman, Texas, in Grayson County. It has been Medicare-certified since September 3, 1987, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data (CAHPS survey), family caregivers gave Home Hospice a 5-star rating for the family caregiver experience. Ninety-four percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 91% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers key care processes, Home Hospice scored 96.52, placing it above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports that 91.3% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, a measure tied to the hospice care index. Where CMS has not published a particular figure for this hospice, that is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
Home Hospice serves a broad area, covering 36 ZIP codes from its Sherman 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 come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available at the time of this profile. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with CMS Care Compare and the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Home Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 451518) since September 3, 1987, 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, Home Hospice received a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 94% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 91% 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 CMS composite process score is 96.52, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Home Hospice serves 36 ZIP codes from its office in Sherman, Grayson County, Texas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 36 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Home Hospice is a non-profit organization; ownership type does not directly determine care quality, but it may reflect an organization's mission and reinvestment approach.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Home Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 3, 1987, over three decades of certification.
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 for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Home Hospice at (903) 868-9315 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn about starting care, please contact Home Hospice directly at (903) 868-9315 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how care processes compare to state averages, and the geographic area served; contact Home Hospice at (903) 868-9315 for further detail on services not covered in this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Home Hospice's current CMS data and ratings at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451518?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.