Amity Hospice
Dallas, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671707)
CMS process measure: 99.07 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 124 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (972) 931-5400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Amity Hospice has a 4-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.07 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Amity Hospice serves 124 ZIP codes from its office in Dallas, Texas, located in Dallas County. Families can check whether their specific ZIP code falls within this service area by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Amity Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671707), certified since 2012. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Amity Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Dallas, Texas, operating under an "Other" ownership classification and certified since February 13, 2012. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice serves a wide area, covering 124 ZIP codes from its Dallas, Dallas County office.
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Amity Hospice a 4-star rating. Among those surveyed, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to friends and family, and 87% rated their overall experience of care 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the direct experiences reported by caregivers of patients who received care from this provider.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a set of recommended care processes, Amity Hospice scored 99.07, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 50.8% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the most recent published CMS data.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not made it available for this hospice, which can occur simply due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. This profile does not include costs, staffing, or service details beyond what CMS has published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Amity Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671707), certified since February 13, 2012, 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?
Family caregivers gave Amity Hospice a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Amity Hospice's CMS composite process score is 99.07, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72; CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes 50.8% of patients received visits in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Amity Hospice serves 124 ZIP codes from its office in Dallas, Texas, in Dallas County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 124 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Amity Hospice's ownership type as "Other"; ownership type alone does not determine quality of care, which is why CAHPS and process measures are useful to review alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Amity Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 13, 2012.
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 is focused on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Amity Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (972) 931-5400 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Amity Hospice at (972) 931-5400 to ask how to begin care and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS ratings, CMS process measure scores, service area, and how visits are scheduled near end of life; contact Amity Hospice at (972) 931-5400 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Amity Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671707?state=TX to confirm current CMS 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.