Kinder Hearts Hospice
96% would definitely recommend
86/ 100
Hospice of the Big Country
Hospice · 4601 Hartford, Abilene, TX 79605
Not rated Family caregiver survey rating
75/ 100
Above average
At a glance
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 04/17/1992 · CCN 451558
- Rank in Abilene
- #3 of 5 hospices
- Rank in Texas
- #58 of 584 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 25 patients
- County
- Taylor
- Service area
- 28 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 1 of 3 reported measures, worse on 1.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 98.9% | 94.7% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 37.6% | — | 48.3% | Worse |
| 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 7 of 7 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 85% | 81% | 82% | Better |
| Always provided timely help | 88% | 77% | 78% | Better |
| Always treated patient with respect | 94% | 90% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 95% | 89% | 91% | Better |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 86% | 76% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 93% | 81% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 94% | 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) | 0.1% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 2.8% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 9.1% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 27.3% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 8.5% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 9.1% | — | 2.1% | Worse |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $14,749 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 21.4 | — | 19.9 | Better |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 10.7% | — | 9.6% | Better |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 98.4% | — | 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
Cancer29%
Dementia23%
Heart/circulatory disease12%
Other conditions28%
Where care is provided
Private home48%
Assisted living22%
Nursing facility30%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (28)
76443, 76567, 76834, 76882, 79501, 79502, 79504, 79508, 79510, 79520, 79521, 79525, 79530, 79536, 79541, 79543, 79545, 79553, 79556, 79562, 79563, 79567, 79601, 79602, 79603, 79605, 79606, 79608
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hospice of the Big Country Medicare-certified?
Yes. Hospice of the Big Country (CMS Certification Number 451558) has been Medicare-certified since 04/17/1992, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Hospice of the Big Country compare to other hospices in Abilene?
Hospice of the Big Country ranks #3 of 5 hospices based in Abilene on the Scorecard score.
What areas does Hospice of the Big Country serve?
Hospice of the Big Country reports serving 28 ZIP codes to CMS, including 76443, 76567, 76834, 76882, 79501. Call (325) 793-5450 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Hospice of the Big Country. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.