Altruist Hospice, Inc
Dallas, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741778)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 14 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (972) 685-2400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Altruist Hospice, Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is currently available. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for the latest published figures.
Altruist Hospice, Inc serves 14 ZIP codes from its Dallas, TX office in Dallas County.
Yes, Altruist Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 741778, since 12/27/2018); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Altruist Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Dallas, Texas, serving patients in Dallas County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 27, 2018, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards required to provide hospice services to Medicare beneficiaries.
CMS Care Compare publishes results from the CAHPS Hospice Survey, which asks family caregivers about their experience. For Altruist Hospice, Inc, CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating, a percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or a percentage of caregivers rating the hospice 9 or 10. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality — it simply means CMS has not released enough survey data to report a figure.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so a comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 cannot be made at this time. Families should check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current data, as CMS updates these figures periodically.
According to the data provided, Altruist Hospice, Inc serves 14 ZIP codes from its Dallas office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, 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 in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Altruist Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 741778, since 12/27/2018), 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 survey results for Altruist Hospice, Inc, which is often due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than an indication of quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so it cannot currently be compared to the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Altruist Hospice, Inc serves 14 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 14 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Altruist Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but CMS reports it as part of each hospice's profile.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 27, 2018.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients who are no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; patients still receive medical care aimed at managing pain and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Altruist Hospice, Inc; contact the hospice at (972) 685-2400 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Altruist Hospice, Inc at (972) 685-2400 to learn about starting care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staffing, how care is coordinated, and survey results; contact the hospice at (972) 685-2400 for specifics not listed in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Altruist Hospice, Inc's official listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741778?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.