Alinea Family Hospice Care Llc
Terrell, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671766)
CMS process measure: 88.18 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 107 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (972) 563-1560 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Alinea Family Hospice Care 4 out of 5 stars in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 88.18, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Alinea Family Hospice Care serves 107 ZIP codes from its office in Terrell, Texas, located in Kaufman County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is covered by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Alinea Family Hospice Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 671766, certified since 2013. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Alinea Family Hospice Care LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Terrell, Texas, in Kaufman County. It has been Medicare-certified since June 4, 2013 (CCN 671766). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Alinea Family Hospice Care an overall rating of 4 stars. Among survey respondents, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to family and friends, and 84% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects the consistency of certain care processes reported to families, this hospice scored 88.18, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index figure of 10 and a measure showing 71.9% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on published CMS data.
Alinea Family Hospice Care reports serving 107 ZIP codes from its Terrell, Texas office. Families interested in this hospice should verify current details, service area, and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, since CMS updates this data periodically. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that reflects data availability, often tied to small patient counts, and should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Alinea Family Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 671766) since June 4, 2013, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
According to CMS CAHPS survey data, this hospice earned a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 87% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process-of-care score is 88.18, which CMS reports as below the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Alinea Family Hospice Care reports serving 107 ZIP codes from its Terrell, Texas office in Kaufman County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 107 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine care quality; CMS quality measures and survey results offer a more direct view of patient experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 4, 2013.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care is comfort-focused care for people with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a physician certifies a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care, support, or medical attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (972) 563-1560 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (972) 563-1560 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey ratings, how care processes compare to state averages, service area coverage, and how to begin care; contact the hospice at (972) 563-1560 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Alinea Family Hospice Care directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671766?state=TX to confirm current CMS-reported details.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.