Amedicus Hospice Inc
Dallas, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741799)
CMS process measure: 86.11 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 42 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (469) 389-1028 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Amedicus Hospice Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 86.11, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Amedicus Hospice Inc serves 42 ZIP codes from its Dallas, Texas office in Dallas County.
Yes, Amedicus Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 741799, since 2019); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Amedicus Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Dallas, Texas, serving families in Dallas County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 17, 2019 (CCN 741799).
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, and percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Amedicus Hospice Inc. This absence of published survey data is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, Amedicus Hospice Inc scored 86.11, which falls below the Texas state average of 94.72. This composite measure reflects the percentage of care processes CMS tracks, such as timely assessments and care planning steps, that were completed. CMS also reports a care index score of 6 and indicates that 25.0% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, according to the available data.
Amedicus Hospice Inc reports serving 42 ZIP codes from its Dallas, Texas office.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are included here.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as provided. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Amedicus Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 741799) since May 17, 2019, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Amedicus Hospice Inc, which is often due to small patient counts rather than an indication of quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Amedicus Hospice Inc scored 86.11 on the CMS composite process measure, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Amedicus Hospice Inc serves 42 ZIP codes from its office in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 42 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Amedicus Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is reported by CMS but does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Amedicus Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since May 17, 2019.
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 is generally for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort during a terminal illness.
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 or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Amedicus Hospice Inc; please contact the hospice at (469) 389-1028 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 Amedicus Hospice Inc at (469) 389-1028 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver support, visit frequency, and how the hospice's CMS quality scores compare to state averages; contact Amedicus Hospice Inc at (469) 389-1028 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Amedicus Hospice Inc's official listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741799?state=TX.
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.