Ameriprime Hospice Llc
Richardson, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741551)
CMS process measure: 94.59 (state average 94.72 — at state average)
Serves: 80 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (800) 899-9790 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent recommending) for Ameriprime Hospice, often because of a small number of surveyed patients. Its CMS composite process score of 94.59 is about at the Texas state average of 94.72.
Ameriprime Hospice serves 80 ZIP codes from its Richardson, Texas office in Dallas County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Ameriprime Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 741551, certified since April 7, 2015. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ameriprime Hospice LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Richardson, Texas, serving families in Dallas County and surrounding communities. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 7, 2015 (CCN 741551).
CMS Care Compare data does not include published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the result of a small number of surveyed patients and families, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not published that particular measure for this provider.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Ameriprime Hospice scored 94.59, which CMS classifies as at the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 42.1% of patients received a visit from hospice staff in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
Ameriprime Hospice reports serving 80 ZIP codes from its Richardson, Texas office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost or coverage details beyond that fact. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Ameriprime Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741551) since April 7, 2015, 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 this hospice, which often happens when too few surveys were collected; this is not evidence of poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 94.59, which CMS classifies as about at the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports that 42.1% of patients received a visit from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Ameriprime Hospice serves 80 ZIP codes from its office in Richardson, Dallas County, Texas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 80 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ameriprime Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality; CMS quality measures like the composite process score are a more direct way to compare hospices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Ameriprime Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 7, 2015.
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 decided to focus on comfort rather than cure, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Ameriprime Hospice at (800) 899-9790 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This listing does not include intake steps; please contact Ameriprime Hospice directly at (800) 899-9790 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about CMS quality scores, family caregiver survey results, service area, and how the hospice supports patients and families — contact Ameriprime Hospice at (800) 899-9790 for specifics not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ameriprime Hospice (CCN 741551) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741551?state=TX to confirm current CMS 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.