Klarus Hospice Care
Denton, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971506)
CMS process measure: 94.29 (state average 94.72 — at state average)
Serves: 50 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (940) 442-5344 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Klarus Hospice Care, often due to small patient counts. On CMS's composite process quality measure, it scores 94.29, which is about at the Texas state average of 94.72.
Klarus Hospice Care serves 50 ZIP codes from its Denton, Texas office in Denton County.
Yes, Klarus Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 971506, since 2019); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Klarus Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice based in Denton, Texas, serving Denton County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since July 31, 2019 (CCN 971506).
According to CMS Care Compare data, Klarus Hospice Care does not have a published CAHPS family caregiver survey star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10. CMS has not published these figures for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Klarus Hospice Care scores 94.29, which CMS classifies as at the state average for Texas (state average: 94.72). CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 62.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published CMS Care Compare data.
Klarus Hospice Care's service area, per CMS data, covers 50 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its Denton office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to review the current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically, and to contact the hospice directly with questions about how these figures apply to their loved one's specific circumstances.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Klarus Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 971506) since July 31, 2019, 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 (star rating or percent who would recommend) for Klarus Hospice Care, which often happens when patient counts are small rather than reflecting quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Klarus Hospice Care's composite process score is 94.29, which CMS rates as at the state average compared to Texas's average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Klarus Hospice Care serves 50 ZIP codes from its Denton, Texas office in Denton County, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 50 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Klarus Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type doesn't determine quality, but families may want to know it when comparing options.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Klarus Hospice Care has been Medicare-certified since July 31, 2019.
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 people who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis 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 giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Klarus Hospice Care delivers care; contact the hospice at (940) 442-5344 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care, contact Klarus Hospice Care at (940) 442-5344 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is provided; you can ask Klarus Hospice Care directly at (940) 442-5344 and review their listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Klarus Hospice Care using CCN 971506 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971506?state=TX to see the latest CMS-published 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.