Olive Branch Hospice
Jasper, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971522)
CMS process measure: 99.67 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 81 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (409) 384-5700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Olive Branch Hospice has earned a 5-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 94 percent of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 99.67 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Olive Branch Hospice serves 81 ZIP codes from its office in Jasper, Texas, in Jasper County.
Yes, Olive Branch Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 971522, since October 10, 2019); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Olive Branch Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Jasper, Texas, serving families in Jasper County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since October 10, 2019 (CCN 971522).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Olive Branch Hospice an overall rating of 5 stars. Ninety-four percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Olive Branch Hospice scored 99.67, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and 62.4 percent of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, based on the published CMS data.
Olive Branch Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 81 ZIP codes reachable from its Jasper, Texas office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost or fee information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS; where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen when patient counts are small and does not indicate poor quality. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Olive Branch Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 971522) since October 10, 2019, 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?
Family caregivers gave Olive Branch Hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 94 percent saying they would definitely recommend it and 89 percent rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 99.67, above the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Olive Branch Hospice serves 81 ZIP codes from its office in Jasper, Texas, in Jasper County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 81 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Olive Branch Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among many, and CMS quality and survey data can help families evaluate care regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 10, 2019.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure, typically when a patient's life expectancy is six months or less and treatment aimed at cure has stopped.
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 abandoning medical support, and patients can still receive care for pain and symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Olive Branch Hospice at (409) 384-5700 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This information isn't included in the CMS data provided; please contact Olive Branch Hospice at (409) 384-5700 to ask about starting care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and its service area; Olive Branch Hospice's CMS figures on these points are listed above, and further questions can be directed to (409) 384-5700.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Olive Branch Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971522?state=TX to confirm current ratings and service details.
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.