Bella Hospice Of Texas
Mesquite, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671548)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 38 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (972) 686-3753 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
78% of family caregivers surveyed said they would definitely recommend Bella Hospice Of Texas, and CMS has not published an overall star rating for this hospice. Its composite process score of 100.00 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Bella Hospice Of Texas serves 38 ZIP codes from its Mesquite, TX office in Dallas County.
Yes, Bella Hospice Of Texas is Medicare-certified (CCN 671548, since 2006); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bella Hospice Of Texas is a non-profit hospice based in Mesquite, Texas (Dallas County), and has been Medicare-certified since October 24, 2006. This profile is built from CMS Care Compare data and reflects the most recent published survey and quality-measure figures.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, CMS has not published an overall star rating for this hospice. However, 78% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Bella Hospice Of Texas, and 78% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. Where a specific figure such as the star rating is not shown, that generally reflects how CMS reports small patient samples, not a judgment about quality.
On the CMS composite process measure — which reflects whether recommended care processes were delivered — Bella Hospice Of Texas scored 100.00, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits were made in the final days of life for 69.9% of patients in the reporting period.
Bella Hospice Of Texas reports serving 38 ZIP codes from its Mesquite office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are provided here. Families are encouraged to confirm current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and by calling the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Bella Hospice Of Texas is Medicare-certified (CCN 671548) since October 24, 2006, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 78% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Bella Hospice Of Texas, and 78% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall star rating for this hospice, often due to small patient counts.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Bella Hospice Of Texas has a composite process score of 100.00, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 38 ZIP codes from its Mesquite, TX office in Dallas County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 38 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Bella Hospice Of Texas is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality, but it is one factor families sometimes consider.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 24, 2006.
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 when a patient is expected to have six months or less to live if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive care for other conditions and can leave hospice if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Bella Hospice Of Texas at (972) 686-3753 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Bella Hospice Of Texas at (972) 686-3753 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and how care is delivered; contact Bella Hospice Of Texas at (972) 686-3753 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view current CMS data for Bella Hospice Of Texas at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671548?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.