Waterford Hospice Llc
Paris, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671740)
CMS process measure: 89.61 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 26 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (903) 785-1800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey rated Waterford Hospice highly, with 100% saying they would definitely recommend it and 90% giving it a 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 89.61, below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Waterford Hospice serves 26 ZIP codes from its office in Paris, Texas, in Lamar County.
Yes, Waterford Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 671740, since 2013); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Waterford Hospice LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Paris, Texas, serving Lamar County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since January 17, 2013 (CCN 671740).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported strongly positive experiences: 100% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 90% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can occur when survey samples are small.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Waterford Hospice scored 89.61, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 62.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Waterford Hospice reports serving 26 ZIP codes from its Paris, 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 come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Waterford Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 671740) since January 17, 2013, 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, 100% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 90% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific star rating for this hospice in the available data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Waterford Hospice's composite process score is 89.61, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average on this measure. Its care index score is 9, and 62.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Waterford Hospice serves 26 ZIP codes from its office in Paris, Texas, in Lamar County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 26 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Waterford Hospice LLC is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey results are the best way to compare hospices regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Waterford Hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 17, 2013.
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 focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Waterford Hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (903) 785-1800 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; contact Waterford Hospice at (903) 785-1800 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver recommendation rates, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and how care needs are met; contact Waterford Hospice at (903) 785-1800 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Waterford Hospice LLC (CCN 671740) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671740?state=TX to confirm 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.