Good Shepherd Hospice Of Dallas Llc
Dallas, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451799)
CMS process measure: 84.67 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 127 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (972) 870-9991 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Good Shepherd Hospice Of Dallas, often because too few patients were surveyed. On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 84.67, below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Dallas serves 127 ZIP codes from its office in Dallas, Texas, in Dallas County.
Yes, Good Shepherd Hospice Of Dallas is Medicare-certified (CCN 451799, since 2005). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Dallas LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Dallas, Texas, serving Dallas County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since July 8, 2005, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice providers for close to two decades.
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 this hospice. This often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to publish reliable results, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Good Shepherd Hospice Of Dallas LLC scored 84.67, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 37.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published CMS data.
The hospice's service area, as listed on Medicare Care Compare, spans 127 ZIP codes, indicating a broad reach from its Dallas office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. For questions about coverage details, families should speak directly with the hospice or review the plan's terms.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Good Shepherd Hospice Of Dallas LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 451799) since July 8, 2005, 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 this hospice, which often happens when there are too few surveyed patients — it does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 84.67, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports that 37.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 127 ZIP codes from its Dallas, Texas office in Dallas County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 127 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 itself determine quality of care, but it is one factor families may consider alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 8, 2005.
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 for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor determines a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 a patient stops receiving care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Good Shepherd Hospice Of Dallas at (972) 870-9991 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 the hospice directly at (972) 870-9991 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality scores, caregiver survey results, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare and confirm details by calling (972) 870-9991.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Good Shepherd Hospice Of Dallas LLC (CCN 451799) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451799?state=TX to see the most 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.