Mercy Hospice, Ltd
Flower Mound, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451749)
CMS process measure: 96.43 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 20 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (972) 459-9992 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Mercy Hospice, Ltd, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its CMS composite process score of 96.43 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Mercy Hospice, Ltd serves 20 ZIP codes from its Flower Mound, Texas office in Denton County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Mercy Hospice, Ltd is Medicare-certified, with CCN 451749, certified since February 25, 2004; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Mercy Hospice, Ltd is a for-profit hospice based in Flower Mound, Texas, serving families in Denton County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since February 25, 2004, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 451749.
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 Mercy Hospice, Ltd. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means the data has not been reported.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects a set of clinical care processes hospices are expected to complete, Mercy Hospice, Ltd scored 96.43, above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 6 and notes that 17.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
Mercy Hospice, Ltd's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 20 ZIP codes from its Flower Mound office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Mercy Hospice, Ltd is Medicare-certified (CCN 451749), certified since February 25, 2004. 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 with smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Mercy Hospice, Ltd has a CMS composite process score of 96.43, above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 6 and notes 17.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Mercy Hospice, Ltd serves 20 ZIP codes from its Flower Mound, Texas office in Denton County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 20 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Mercy Hospice, Ltd is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and caregiver surveys are better indicators when available.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Mercy Hospice, Ltd has been Medicare-certified since February 25, 2004.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates 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 giving up all care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify the settings in which Mercy Hospice, Ltd delivers care; please contact the hospice at (972) 459-9992 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 Mercy Hospice, Ltd directly at (972) 459-9992 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, how care needs are met, and how the hospice communicates with families; contact Mercy Hospice, Ltd at (972) 459-9992 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Mercy Hospice, Ltd (CCN 451749) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451749?state=TX to review its current CMS-reported information.
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.