hospice in Abilene, TX
Hospice of the Big Country
4601 Hartford, Abilene, TX 79605 · (325) 793-5450
CMS family caregiver survey star rating
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Hospice of the Big Country at a glance
Hospice of the Big Country is a non-profit hospice in Abilene, Texas (Taylor County).
CMS has not published a family caregiver survey star rating for this hospice, usually because it has too little recent data.
94% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 25 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- April 17, 1992
- County
- Taylor County
- CMS Certification Number
- 451558
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 93% | 81.2% | 82.7% | Better |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 94% | 83.1% | 84.9% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 86% | 76.3% | 76.4% | Better |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 88% | 77.2% | 77.8% | Better |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 94% | 90.2% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 85% | 80.7% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 95% | 89.4% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 98.9% | 93% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 37.6% | 55.4% | 56.3% | Worse |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 9 | 8.5 | 8.9 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 25 | 47 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Hospice of the Big Country
- Not rated
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- ★★★★★5Much above average
- ★★★★★4Above average
Frequently asked questions
What is Hospice of the Big Country's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Hospice of the Big Country. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
Where is Hospice of the Big Country and how do I contact it?
Hospice of the Big Country is at 4601 Hartford, Abilene, TX 79605. Phone: (325) 793-5450.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.