Axel Hospice Care Llc
Richardson, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741743)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 27 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (214) 396-6565 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Axel Hospice Care in Richardson, Texas, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is currently available. CMS also has not reported a composite process score compared to the Texas state average of 94.72 for this hospice.
Axel Hospice Care serves 27 ZIP codes from its office in Richardson, Texas, in Dallas County.
Yes, Axel Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 741743, since 2018); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Axel Hospice Care LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Richardson, Texas, serving families in Dallas County and the surrounding area. The hospice is organized under an ownership type CMS classifies as "Other," and it has been Medicare-certified since July 11, 2018.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (such as star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this provider. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means the data has not been publicly reported.
CMS lists a care index score of 9 for this hospice. A composite process measure score comparing Axel Hospice Care to the Texas state average of 94.72 has not been reported by CMS for this provider (listed as "not reported"), so no direct comparison can be made at this time.
Axel Hospice Care reports serving 27 ZIP codes from its Richardson, Texas office. Families should know that hospice care, when a physician certifies eligibility, is a covered benefit under Medicare — the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. No cost or coverage details beyond this general fact are available in this listing.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the CMS Care Compare page directly and to contact the hospice for further details not captured in this public data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Axel Hospice Care?
Yes, Axel Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 741743, certified since July 11, 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 family-caregiver survey results for Axel Hospice Care, which often happens with hospices that have smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists a care index score of 9 for this hospice, but a composite process score comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 has not been reported for Axel Hospice Care.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Axel Hospice Care serves 27 ZIP codes from its office in Richardson, Texas, in Dallas County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 27 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies Axel Hospice Care's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but it does not by itself determine the quality of care a hospice provides.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Axel Hospice Care has been Medicare-certified since July 11, 2018.
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 those who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
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?
This listing does not specify where Axel Hospice Care provides services; please contact the hospice at (214) 396-6565 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 Axel Hospice Care directly at (214) 396-6565 and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and ownership type — for details specific to Axel Hospice Care beyond what is listed here, contact them at (214) 396-6565.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Axel Hospice Care (CCN 741743) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741743?state=TX to review its current CMS-reported 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.