Amatus Hospice And Palliative Care Llc
Farmers Branch, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741737)
CMS process measure: 96.46 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 113 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (972) 299-0512 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 77% would definitely recommend Amatus Hospice And Palliative Care, and 75% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS survey data. On CMS's composite process measure, Amatus scored 96.46, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Amatus Hospice And Palliative Care serves 113 ZIP codes from its office in Farmers Branch, Texas, in Dallas County, according to CMS data.
Yes, Amatus Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 741737), certified since June 14, 2018, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Amatus Hospice And Palliative Care LLC is a for-profit hospice located in Farmers Branch, Texas, serving Dallas County and the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since June 14, 2018, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 741737.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, 77% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 75% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice, which is often the case for smaller patient volumes and does not indicate poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes are delivered, Amatus scored 96.46, above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 51.1% of patients received visits from a hospice team member in the last days of life.
Amatus reports serving 113 ZIP codes from its Farmers Branch office, indicating a broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with CMS and the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Amatus Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 741737) since June 14, 2018. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS survey data shows 77% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 75% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Amatus scored 96.46 on CMS's composite process measure, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 51.1% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Amatus reports serving 113 ZIP codes from its Farmers Branch, Texas office in Dallas County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 113 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Amatus is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality and survey measures are the more direct indicators to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Amatus has been Medicare-certified since June 14, 2018.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a patient has a life-limiting illness, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; other medical care for unrelated conditions can often continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Amatus at (972) 299-0512 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Amatus directly at (972) 299-0512 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, service area, and how visits are staffed near the end of life — figures like these are available on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Amatus Hospice And Palliative Care (CCN 741737) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741737?state=TX to confirm current data.
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.