Hospice in ZIP 79106 (Amarillo, TX)

ZIP 79106 (Amarillo, TX) has 3 Medicare-certified hospice on record, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating.

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Hospice programs provide comfort-focused, palliative care for people with a terminal illness, typically in the home. Services include nursing, aide support, counseling, and respite care for family caregivers. Medicare-certified hospices must meet federal conditions of participation.

Comparing hospice in ZIP 79106

The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.

Families in ZIP 79106, Amarillo, TX should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.

Hospice in nearby ZIP codes

ZIP 79109Hospice

Provider-level CMS data

ProviderOverallCare indexCaregiver surveyDaily censusOwnership
BSA HOSPICE OF THE SOUTHWEST4.0104.0175for-profit
HIGH PLAINS SENIOR CARE HOSPICE4.084.062non-profit
KINDER HEARTS HOSPICE OF AMARILLONot rated7—31for-profit

ZIP 79106 at a glance

This ZIP-level profile covers 3 CMS-certified hospices in ZIP 79106, 2 of which report an overall star rating (67%). Ownership on record breaks down as 2 for-profit, 1 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at BSA HOSPICE OF THE SOUTHWEST (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 4.0 to 4.0 out of 5. The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 8.3. Family caregiver survey ratings average 4.0 out of 5 across 2 reporting programs. Reporting programs average a daily census of 89 patients each.

Providers on record3
With a published overall rating2 of 3 (67%)
Average overall rating4.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerBSA HOSPICE OF THE SOUTHWEST (4.0 / 5)
Ownership mix2 for-profit, 1 non-profit
Avg hospice care index8.3
Avg caregiver survey star4.0 / 5
Avg daily census89

All hospice in ZIP 79106

Hospice · For-Profit BSA HOSPICE OF THE SOUTHWEST Amarillo, TX 79106 CMS rating 4.0 / 5 Hospice · Non-Profit HIGH PLAINS SENIOR CARE HOSPICE Amarillo, TX 79106 CMS rating 4.0 / 5 Hospice · For-Profit KINDER HEARTS HOSPICE OF AMARILLO Amarillo, TX 79106 Not CMS-rated

Frequently asked questions

Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-05). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
How many hospice are in ZIP 79106?
The current CMS snapshot lists 3 Medicare-certified hospice with a mailing address in ZIP 79106 (Amarillo, TX).
How do I choose a hospice in ZIP 79106?
When comparing hospice programs, ask about on-call nursing availability, response times, respite care, bereavement support, and how the team coordinates with the patient's physician and family.
How many hospice in ZIP 79106 have a published rating?
2 of the 3 hospice in ZIP 79106 (67%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot.
Who owns the hospice in ZIP 79106?
Ownership on record for hospice in ZIP 79106 is 2 for-profit, 1 non-profit. Ownership does not by itself indicate quality; check each provider's inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
What is the average CMS rating for hospice in ZIP 79106?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for hospice in ZIP 79106 is 4.0 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.

Data & methodology

This page is compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-05. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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