Anchor Of Hope Hospice
Plano, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741566)
CMS process measure: 95.63 (state average 94.72 — at state average)
Serves: 88 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (469) 351-4466 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Anchor Of Hope Hospice received a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 91% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 95.63 is about at the Texas state average of 94.72.
Anchor Of Hope Hospice serves 88 ZIP codes from its Plano, Texas office in Collin County. Families in surrounding communities may also be within its service area.
Yes, Anchor Of Hope Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741566, since 2015). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Anchor Of Hope Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Plano, Texas, serving families in Collin County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since July 31, 2015, meaning it meets federal health and safety standards required to provide hospice services to Medicare beneficiaries.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Anchor Of Hope Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Ninety-one percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86 percent rated their overall experience between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, Anchor Of Hope Hospice scored 95.63, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 80.6 percent of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the same data set.
Anchor Of Hope Hospice reports serving 88 ZIP codes from its Plano office. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published survey and quality-measure vintage available; CMS updates these figures periodically. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility — no cost details beyond that are available here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Anchor Of Hope Hospice is Medicare-certified under CCN 741566, effective July 31, 2015, 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's CAHPS survey data shows a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 91% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend Anchor Of Hope Hospice and 86% giving an overall rating of 9 or 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 95.63, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72, putting it at the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports that 80.6% of patients received visits in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Anchor Of Hope Hospice reports serving 88 ZIP codes from its Plano, Texas office in Collin County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 88 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Anchor Of Hope Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not determine quality on its own; CMS's survey and quality measures are the more direct indicators of caregiver experience and care processes.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 31, 2015.
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 for people generally expected to have a limited life expectancy, typically six months or less if the illness runs its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; patients can still receive medical attention for pain and symptoms, and can discuss their goals of care with their medical team at any time.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is best confirmed directly with the hospice; contact Anchor Of Hope Hospice at (469) 351-4466 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Anchor Of Hope Hospice at (469) 351-4466 to ask about starting care, and verify certification and quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quality measures compare to the state average, and the size of the service area — all of which are covered above using CMS Care Compare data for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Anchor Of Hope Hospice (CCN 741566) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741566?state=TX to review its 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.