West Texas Hospice, Llc
Snyder, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741703)
CMS process measure: 96.94 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 15 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (325) 574-7476 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating or percent-recommend figure for West Texas Hospice, LLC. However, its composite process score of 96.94 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
West Texas Hospice, LLC serves 15 ZIP codes from its office in Snyder, Texas, in Scurry County.
Yes, West Texas Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 741703, since 2017); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
West Texas Hospice, LLC is a government-owned hospice based in Snyder, Texas, serving Scurry County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since November 6, 2017 (CCN 741703).
CMS Care Compare data does not include a published CAHPS family-caregiver survey star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not published those figures for this hospice.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects whether recommended care processes were delivered, West Texas Hospice, LLC scored 96.94, 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 81.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published Care Compare data.
West Texas Hospice, LLC serves a service area covering 15 ZIP codes from its Snyder, Texas office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on that site, as figures are updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. West Texas Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 741703) since November 6, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating or percent recommend) for this hospice, which is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 96.94, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports that 81.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
West Texas Hospice, LLC serves 15 ZIP codes from its office in Snyder, Texas, in Scurry County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 15 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is government-owned. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and surveys are better indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 6, 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 and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically for those with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a physician.
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 curative treatment of the terminal illness; patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact West Texas Hospice, LLC at (325) 574-7476 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 West Texas Hospice, LLC at (325) 574-7476 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You may want to ask about services offered, staffing, how care needs are met, and how the hospice's quality measures compare to state averages; contact West Texas Hospice, LLC at (325) 574-7476 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view West Texas Hospice, LLC's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741703?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.