Amedisys Hospice
Fort Worth, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451700)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 80 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (817) 570-7190 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (like star rating or percent recommending) for Amedisys Hospice, often due to small patient counts. However, its composite process measure score is 100.00, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Amedisys Hospice serves 80 ZIP codes from its Fort Worth, TX office in Tarrant County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Amedisys Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 451700, since 2000); 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 agency based in Fort Worth, Texas, serving Tarrant County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since June 9, 2000 (CCN 451700).
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (such as star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This often happens with hospices that have smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality of care — it simply means CMS has not released a survey result for this measure.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Amedisys Hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 81.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the available data.
Amedisys Hospice reports serving 80 ZIP codes from its Fort Worth office, reflecting a fairly broad service area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost information beyond that is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by calling the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Amedisys Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 451700, certified since June 9, 2000). 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 this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not indicate anything negative about quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Amedisys Hospice scored 100.00 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 81.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Amedisys Hospice serves 80 ZIP codes from its Fort Worth, TX location in Tarrant County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 80 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 alone does not determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and surveys offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Amedisys Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 9, 2000.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have generally stopped curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care — pain relief, symptom management, and emotional support continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Amedisys Hospice at (817) 570-7190 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact Amedisys Hospice directly at (817) 570-7190 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and staffing directly with the hospice at (817) 570-7190, and compare hospices using Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Amedisys Hospice (CCN 451700) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451700?state=TX to confirm current CMS 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.