Angel Hands Hospice-Denton
Hickory Creek, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741689)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 19 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (972) 848-3572 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Angel Hands Hospice-Denton, and its composite process measure compared to the Texas state average of 94.72 is also listed as not reported. CMS does show a care index score of 5 for this hospice.
Angel Hands Hospice-Denton serves 19 ZIP codes from its office in Hickory Creek, Texas, in Denton County.
Yes, Angel Hands Hospice-Denton is Medicare-certified (CCN 741689, since August 18, 2017); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Angel Hands Hospice-Denton is a for-profit hospice based in Hickory Creek, Texas, serving families in Denton County. It has been Medicare-certified since August 18, 2017, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 741689.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice's CAHPS family caregiver survey results — including its star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percentage rating it 9-10 — have not been published by CMS for this hospice. This is often due to too few surveyed patient families for CMS to report reliable figures, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
CMS also has not reported how this hospice's composite process measure compares to the Texas state average of 94.72, which CMS labels 'not reported' in current Care Compare data. CMS does list a care index score of 5 for this hospice, drawn from the same data source.
Angel Hands Hospice-Denton serves a service area covering 19 ZIP codes from its Hickory Creek office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with specific questions, since CMS does not publish every measure for every hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Angel Hands Hospice-Denton is Medicare-certified under CCN 741689, effective August 18, 2017, 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, often because too few families were surveyed to report reliable figures.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists this hospice's comparison to the Texas state average composite process score of 94.72 as 'not reported.' CMS does report a care index score of 5 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Angel Hands Hospice-Denton serves 19 ZIP codes from its office in Hickory Creek, Texas, in Denton County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 19 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Angel Hands Hospice-Denton is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results, when available, are better indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 18, 2017.
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 and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a doctor.
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 provided data does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (972) 848-3572 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 Angel Hands Hospice-Denton directly at (972) 848-3572 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures, service area, and how care is provided; contact the hospice at (972) 848-3572 and review details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view current, official details for Angel Hands Hospice-Denton at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741689?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.