Hospice of the South Plains
94% would definitely recommend
82/ 100
Umc Home Health and Hospice, an Amedisys Partner
Hospice · 4408 6TH St, Ste 200, Lubbock, TX 79416
Not rated Family caregiver survey rating
59/ 100
Average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 03/02/2021 · CCN 971631
- Rank in Lubbock
- #4 of 14 hospices
- Rank in Texas
- #157 of 584 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 29 patients
- County
- Lubbock
- Service area
- 39 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) | 100% | 94.7% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 87.8% | — | 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 2 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 | 78% | 77% | 78% | About the same |
| Always treated patient with respect | 91% | 90% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 91% | 89% | 91% | About the same |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 78% | 76% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 84% | 81% | 83% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend | 84% | 83% | 85% | About the same |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 4 of 10 reported measures, worse on 5.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0.2% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 61.2% | — | 52.4% | Worse |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 14.7% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 23.5% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 11.8% | — | 8.5% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 5.9% | — | 2.1% | Worse |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $14,321 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 13.3 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 12.6% | — | 9.6% | Better |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 96% | — | 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
Cancer26%
Dementia19%
Heart/circulatory disease16%
Respiratory disease13%
Other conditions24%
Where care is provided
Private home72%
Assisted living19%
Nursing facility7%
Other1%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (39)
79072, 79235, 79250, 79311, 79313, 79316, 79322, 79329, 79336, 79339, 79343, 79346, 79350, 79356, 79357, 79363, 79364, 79366, 79372, 79373, 79380, 79381, 79382, 79401, 79403, 79404, 79407, 79408, 79410, 79411, 79412, 79413, 79414, 79415, 79416, 79423, 79424, 79452, 79464
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Frequently asked questions
Is Umc Home Health and Hospice, an Amedisys Partner Medicare-certified?
Yes. Umc Home Health and Hospice, an Amedisys Partner (CMS Certification Number 971631) has been Medicare-certified since 03/02/2021, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Umc Home Health and Hospice, an Amedisys Partner compare to other hospices in Lubbock?
Umc Home Health and Hospice, an Amedisys Partner ranks #4 of 14 hospices based in Lubbock on the Scorecard score.
What areas does Umc Home Health and Hospice, an Amedisys Partner serve?
Umc Home Health and Hospice, an Amedisys Partner reports serving 39 ZIP codes to CMS, including 79072, 79235, 79250, 79311, 79313. Call (806) 516-8103 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Umc Home Health and Hospice, an Amedisys Partner. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.