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83% would definitely recommend
50/ 100
Peterson Hospice
Hospice · 250 Cully Drive, Kerrville, TX 78028
Family caregiver survey rating
87/ 100
Excellent
At a glance
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 02/29/2008 · CCN 671585
- Rank in Kerrville
- #1 of 2 hospices
- Rank in Texas
- #11 of 584 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 85 patients
- County
- Kerr
- Service area
- 37 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 3 of 3 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 99.2% | 94.7% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 76% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 10 | 8.4 | 8.8 | Better |
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 | 88% | 81% | 82% | Better |
| Always provided timely help | 87% | 77% | 78% | Better |
| Always treated patient with respect | 96% | 90% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 95% | 89% | 91% | Better |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 83% | 76% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 91% | 81% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 95% | 83% | 85% | Better |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 5 of 10 reported measures, worse on 3.
| 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) | 65.2% | — | 52.4% | Worse |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 3.9% | — | 7.3% | Better |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 40.2% | — | 37.4% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 2% | — | 8.5% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $15,442 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 10.4 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 9.2% | — | 9.6% | About the same |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 95.1% | — | 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%
Dementia23%
Stroke7%
Heart/circulatory disease29%
Respiratory disease6%
Other conditions13%
Where care is provided
Private home56%
Assisted living24%
Nursing facility20%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (37)
75053, 75846, 76017, 76133, 76182, 76687, 76849, 76856, 77007, 77079, 77504, 77663, 77806, 78003, 78006, 78010, 78013, 78024, 78025, 78028, 78029, 78055, 78058, 78063, 78216, 78247, 78249, 78257, 78624, 78631, 78657, 78734, 78828, 78833, 78861, 78873, 78879
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Frequently asked questions
Is Peterson Hospice Medicare-certified?
Yes. Peterson Hospice (CMS Certification Number 671585) has been Medicare-certified since 02/29/2008, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Peterson Hospice compare to other hospices in Kerrville?
Peterson Hospice ranks #1 of 2 hospices based in Kerrville on the Scorecard score, with 5 stars.
What areas does Peterson Hospice serve?
Peterson Hospice reports serving 37 ZIP codes to CMS, including 75053, 75846, 76017, 76133, 76182. Call (830) 258-7799 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Peterson Hospice. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.