Kinder Hearts Hospice
96% would definitely recommend
86/ 100
Hendrick Hospice Care Inc
Hospice · 1651 Pine Street, Abilene, TX 79601
Family caregiver survey rating
70/ 100
Above average
At a glance
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 05/03/1990 · CCN 451539
- Rank in Abilene
- #4 of 5 hospices
- Rank in Texas
- #77 of 584 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 119 patients
- County
- Taylor
- Service area
- 52 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 2 of 3 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 98.7% | 94.7% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 86.2% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 9 | 8.4 | 8.8 | About the same |
The composite process measure covers 7 care processes at admission. The Hospice Care Index runs 0–10.
What families say (CAHPS Hospice survey)
Survey results: better than the national average on 5 of 7 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 83% | 81% | 82% | About the same |
| Always provided timely help | 85% | 77% | 78% | Better |
| Always treated patient with respect | 93% | 90% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 94% | 89% | 91% | Better |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 76% | 76% | 76% | About the same |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 87% | 81% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 92% | 83% | 85% | Better |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 7 of 10 reported measures, worse on 2.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 5.3% | — | 0.5% | Better |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 16% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 14.6% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 28% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 8.5% | — | 8.5% | About the same |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $10,973 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 13.3 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 11.5% | — | 9.6% | Better |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 99.2% | — | 89.3% | Better |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Who this hospice cares for
Patient diagnoses
Cancer24%
Dementia11%
Stroke14%
Heart/circulatory disease20%
Respiratory disease11%
Other conditions21%
Where care is provided
Private home46%
Assisted living10%
Nursing facility36%
Skilled nursing facility1%
Inpatient hospice unit6%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (52)
76388, 76424, 76430, 76437, 76443, 76448, 76469, 76470, 76821, 76834, 76904, 79316, 79501, 79502, 79503, 79504, 79506, 79508, 79510, 79512, 79520, 79521, 79525, 79530, 79533, 79534, 79535, 79536, 79539, 79540, 79541, 79543, 79545, 79546, 79547, 79549, 79553, 79556, 79560, 79561, 79562, 79563, 79566, 79567, 79601, 79602, 79603, 79604, 79605, 79606, 79607, 79608
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hendrick Hospice Care Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Hendrick Hospice Care Inc (CMS Certification Number 451539) has been Medicare-certified since 05/03/1990, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Hendrick Hospice Care Inc compare to other hospices in Abilene?
Hendrick Hospice Care Inc ranks #4 of 5 hospices based in Abilene on the Scorecard score, with 4 stars.
What areas does Hendrick Hospice Care Inc serve?
Hendrick Hospice Care Inc reports serving 52 ZIP codes to CMS, including 76388, 76424, 76430, 76437, 76443. Call (325) 670-2273 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Hendrick Hospice Care Inc. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.