hospice in Abilene, TX
Kinder Hearts Hospice
842 North Mockingbird Lane, Abilene, TX 79603 · (325) 672-6135
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
Kinder Hearts Hospice at a glance
Kinder Hearts Hospice is a for-profit hospice in Abilene, Texas (Taylor County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, better than the Texas average of 3.5.
96% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 74 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- September 30, 2013
- County
- Taylor County
- CMS Certification Number
- 671790
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Better |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 87% | 81.2% | 82.7% | Better |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 96% | 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) | 97% | 90.2% | 91.3% | Better |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 89% | 80.7% | 81.7% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 97% | 89.4% | 91% | Better |
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) | 98.7% | 93% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 68.9% | 55.4% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 8.5 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 74 | 47 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Kinder Hearts Hospice
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kinder Hearts Hospice's rating?
Kinder Hearts Hospice has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Texas hospices is 3.5 stars.
Where is Kinder Hearts Hospice and how do I contact it?
Kinder Hearts Hospice is at 842 North Mockingbird Lane, Abilene, TX 79603. Phone: (325) 672-6135.
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.