Cedar Lake Home Health And Hospice
Malakoff, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451565)
CMS process measure: 98.08 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 23 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (903) 489-2043 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Cedar Lake Home Health And Hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed to report reliably. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 98.08, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Cedar Lake Home Health And Hospice serves 23 ZIP codes from its Malakoff, Texas office in Henderson County.
Yes, Cedar Lake Home Health And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 451565, since 1992); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Cedar Lake Home Health And Hospice is a for-profit hospice serving Malakoff, Texas and surrounding communities in Henderson County. It has been Medicare-certified since October 5, 1992, giving it a long track record of participation in the Medicare hospice benefit, which covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility — no separate cost figures are provided here.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens when the number of surveyed patients is too small to report reliably. This should not be read as a reflection of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not released the figures.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Cedar Lake Home Health And Hospice scored 98.08, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 43.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the same data set.
Cedar Lake Home Health And Hospice's service area covers 23 ZIP codes from its Malakoff office. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; 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. Cedar Lake Home Health And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 451565) since October 5, 1992, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose 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 is often due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than a quality concern.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 98.08, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and reports that 43.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Cedar Lake Home Health And Hospice serves 23 ZIP codes from its office in Malakoff, Henderson County, Texas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 23 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality; CMS quality measures are the more direct indicator.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 5, 1992.
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, typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but patients still receive active medical, emotional, and spiritual care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Cedar Lake Home Health And Hospice at (903) 489-2043 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Cedar Lake Home Health And Hospice directly at (903) 489-2043 to discuss how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about caregiver survey results, quality scores, services offered, and how the hospice supports families — you can call (903) 489-2043 or review details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's official data for Cedar Lake Home Health And Hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451565?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.