Providence Hospice
89% would definitely recommend
70/ 100
Alamo Hospice of Waco
Hospice · 611 W State Highway 6, Suite 109, Waco, TX 76710
Not rated Family caregiver survey rating
70/ 100
Above average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 07/20/2006 · CCN 671541
- Rank in Waco
- #2 of 10 hospices
- Rank in Texas
- #82 of 584 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 20 patients
- County
- McLennan
- Service area
- 25 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 | 71.7% | — | 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)
CMS has not published these measures for this provider (usually because too few patients were treated in the reporting period).
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 3 of 10 reported measures, worse on 5.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 35.6% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 15.4% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 42.3% | — | 37.4% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 15.4% | — | 8.5% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $19,377 | — | $19,227 | Worse |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 13 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 10.5% | — | 9.6% | About the same |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 95.7% | — | 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
Dementia32%
Heart/circulatory disease27%
Other conditions21%
Where care is provided
Private home8%
Assisted living24%
Nursing facility21%
Skilled nursing facility45%
Other2%
Location and service area
Approximate location (ZIP code center). Open in Google Maps
ZIP codes served (25)
76055, 76539, 76579, 76621, 76629, 76632, 76635, 76639, 76642, 76643, 76645, 76655, 76657, 76661, 76667, 76673, 76692, 76704, 76705, 76706, 76707, 76708, 76710, 76711, 76712
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alamo Hospice of Waco Medicare-certified?
Yes. Alamo Hospice of Waco (CMS Certification Number 671541) has been Medicare-certified since 07/20/2006, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Alamo Hospice of Waco compare to other hospices in Waco?
Alamo Hospice of Waco ranks #2 of 10 hospices based in Waco on the Scorecard score.
What areas does Alamo Hospice of Waco serve?
Alamo Hospice of Waco reports serving 25 ZIP codes to CMS, including 76055, 76539, 76579, 76621, 76629. Call (254) 313-0072 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Alamo Hospice of Waco. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.