Amedisys Hospice
Dallas, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671674)
CMS process measure: 99.63 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 116 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (972) 547-3600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 63% would definitely recommend Amedisys Hospice, and 72% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 99.63, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Amedisys Hospice serves 116 ZIP codes from its Dallas, TX office in Dallas County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Amedisys Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 671674, certified since 2011. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Amedisys Hospice is a for-profit hospice provider based in Dallas, Texas, serving Dallas County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since March 3, 2011, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 671674.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 63% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 72% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Amedisys Hospice scored 99.63, above the Texas state average of 94.72. Its care index score is listed as 10. CMS data also shows that 68.0% of patients received visits from hospice staff during the last days of life.
Amedisys Hospice's service area spans 116 ZIP codes from its Dallas office. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; where a measure is not listed, that generally reflects CMS's data limits, such as small patient counts, rather than an indication of quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost information is provided here beyond that fact.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Amedisys Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671674) since March 3, 2011, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 63% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Amedisys Hospice, and 72% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Amedisys Hospice's composite process score is 99.63, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72. Its care index score is listed as 10, and 68.0% of patients received visits from staff during the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Amedisys Hospice serves 116 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 116 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Amedisys Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS publishes quality and survey data separately so families can compare on those measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Amedisys Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 3, 2011.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, focusing on comfort and quality of life, while hospice care is generally for patients who have stopped curative treatment and have a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care, but rather changing its goals in consultation with a physician.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Amedisys Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice directly at (972) 547-3600 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; contact Amedisys Hospice at (972) 547-3600 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, its service area, and its Medicare certification status — all information you can review here and confirm directly with the hospice at (972) 547-3600.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Amedisys Hospice (CCN 671674) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671674?state=TX to review its current CMS-published 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.