Kinder Hearts Hospice of Amarillo

For-Profit12 years operating

Amarillo, Texas — Potter County

Kinder Hearts Hospice of Amarillo is an established for-profit hospice provider that scores well above average overall, ranking in the 43rd percentile in Texas. They perform particularly well in end-of-life presence, clinical care practices, and family communication, meeting or exceeding state benchmarks in these areas. Worth noting: their Hospice Care Index falls below the state average. When speaking with them, ask about their approach to after-hours care, how they communicate changes in a patient's condition, and what support they offer to caregivers.

Wayven Quality Score

Excellent

Above 43% of hospices in Texas

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Quality breakdown

Three pillars that make up the overall score. Tap to explore individual measures.

Visits in last days of life62.3

State avg: 55.3

Pain screening98.3

State avg: 92.7

Pain assessment100

State avg: 92.7

Breathing difficulty screening99.1

State avg: 92.7

Breathing difficulty treatment100

State avg: 92.7

Bowel care for pain medication patients100

State avg: 92.7

Note: Family satisfaction scores are from the Texas CAHPS Hospice Survey (state-level, not provider-specific). Providers in this state share these benchmarks.

Overall rating (9-10)80
Would recommend83
Timely care77
Team communication80
Respect90
Emotional & spiritual support88
Symptom management75
Caregiver training76
Treatment preferences documented100

State avg: 92.7

Beliefs & values addressed100

State avg: 92.7

7

HCI Score

out of 10

43%

Percentile

in Texas

#614

State Rank

in Texas

HCI composite score7

State avg: 8.5

HIS composite score97.4

State avg: 92.7

Continuous care / inpatient days0
Gaps in nursing visits8.3
Nurse care minutes per day13.2

About this provider

Kinder Hearts Hospice of Amarillo performs strongly in Comfort & Pain Management, placing them among the better providers in Texas.

Ask about their staffing approach for end-of-life visits — their current rate is below the state benchmark.

Based on federal CMS quality data, updated February 2026.

Hospice Care Index Components

Overall HCI score
7 / 10
Continuous care / inpatient days
0
Gaps in nursing visits
8.3
Nurse care minutes per day
13.2
Visits near death
92.2
Per-beneficiary spending
$15279

Process Quality Measures (HIS)

Composite score
97.4
Treatment preferences
100
Beliefs & values
100
Pain screening
98.3
Pain assessment
100
Dyspnea screening
99.1
Dyspnea treatment
100
Opioid bowel care
100

Utilization & Operations

Visits in last days of life
62.3%
Nurse care minutes / day
13.2
Per-beneficiary spending
$15279
Avg daily census
31 patients

Patient Mix

Cancer
19%
Dementia
23%
Heart disease
17%
Respiratory
17%
Stroke
Not reported

Data Sources

CCN
671768
CMS Region
6

All scores come directly from CMS. Providers cannot edit or influence their profile on this site.

Contact

Amarillo, TX 79106

(806) 576-0075