Kindful Health
Plano, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741655)
CMS process measure: 90.05 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 287 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (866) 733-4550 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kindful Health has a 4-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 86% of families saying they would definitely recommend this hospice. Its CMS composite process score of 90.05 is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Kindful Health serves 287 ZIP codes from its office in Plano, Texas, in Collin County.
Yes, Kindful Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 741655, since 2017); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Kindful Health is a for-profit hospice based in Plano, Texas, serving families in Collin County and across the region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 2, 2017 (CCN 741655).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Kindful Health a 4-star rating. Among those surveyed, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to family and friends, and 86% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Kindful Health scored 90.05, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports that 77.9% of patients had visits in the last days of life, though families should know a measure being lower than the state average does not necessarily indicate poor quality of care; small sample sizes and reporting periods can affect these figures.
Kindful Health's service area, per CMS Care Compare, spans 287 ZIP codes, indicating a broad reach from its Plano office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Kindful Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 741655) since February 2, 2017, 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 Care Compare data shows Kindful Health received a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 86% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Kindful Health's composite process score is 90.05, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Kindful Health serves 287 ZIP codes from its Plano, Texas office in Collin County, according to CMS Care Compare.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 287 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Kindful Health is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly indicate quality of care; CMS quality and survey measures are better indicators of family experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Kindful Health has been Medicare-certified since February 2, 2017.
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 and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically in the last months of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort rather than curing the underlying illness, but it does not mean giving up care — hospice teams actively manage symptoms and support quality of life.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; contact Kindful Health at (866) 733-4550 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; contact Kindful Health at (866) 733-4550 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and its service area — all of which can be reviewed for Kindful Health on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Kindful Health's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741655?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.