Ultimate Plus Hospice Llc
Mesquite, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741614)
CMS process measure: 92.37 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 157 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (214) 427-8227 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Ultimate Plus Hospice in Mesquite, Texas an overall rating of 2 stars, with 66 percent saying they would definitely recommend it. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 92.37 compared to the Texas state average of 94.72, which is below the state average.
Ultimate Plus Hospice serves 157 ZIP codes from its office in Mesquite, Texas, located in Dallas County. Families in the surrounding areas within that ZIP code coverage may be eligible for services from this location.
Yes, Ultimate Plus Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 741614, certified since 2016. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
Ultimate Plus Hospice LLC is a for-profit hospice agency based in Mesquite, Texas, serving families in Dallas County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 9, 2016, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice providers under CCN 741614.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 2 stars. Sixty-six percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 70 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families who completed the survey and are published by CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects the delivery of care processes hospices are expected to follow, Ultimate Plus Hospice scored 92.37, 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 38.2% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
The hospice reports serving 157 ZIP codes from its Mesquite office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS for this hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Ultimate Plus Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 741614) since May 9, 2016, 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 reports an overall CAHPS rating of 2 stars for this hospice, with 66% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 70% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 92.37, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average on that measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Ultimate Plus Hospice reports serving 157 ZIP codes from its office in Mesquite, Texas, in Dallas County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 157 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ultimate Plus Hospice LLC is a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not itself determine quality of care, but CMS publishes it as part of provider transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 9, 2016.
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 stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort, typically when life expectancy is limited to six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up care, medical attention, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Ultimate Plus Hospice at (214) 427-8227 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin the process, contact Ultimate Plus Hospice directly at (214) 427-8227 and confirm current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how the hospice supports patients and families; contact Ultimate Plus Hospice at (214) 427-8227 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741614?state=TX to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.