Birdie Hospice
Sherman, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741733)
CMS process measure: 70.59 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 17 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (903) 771-4648 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family caregiver star rating or percent-recommend figure for Birdie Hospice. On CMS's composite process measure, Birdie Hospice scored 70.59, below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Birdie Hospice serves 17 ZIP codes from its Sherman, Texas office, located in Grayson County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Birdie Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741733, since June 6, 2018); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Birdie Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Sherman, Texas, serving Grayson County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since June 6, 2018 (CCN 741733), which means it meets federal health and safety standards required to provide hospice services covered by the Medicare hospice benefit.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Birdie Hospice does not have a published CAHPS family caregiver survey star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10. CMS has not published these figures for this hospice, which often happens when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients — this does not indicate poor quality, only that data is unavailable.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Birdie Hospice scored 70.59, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and that visits occurred in the last days of life for 74.4% of patients, according to the same data set.
Birdie Hospice's service area, as listed in CMS data, includes 17 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Birdie Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741733) since June 6, 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 (star rating, percent recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for Birdie Hospice, which often occurs when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Birdie Hospice's composite process score is 70.59, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Birdie Hospice, based in Sherman, Texas (Grayson County), serves 17 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 17 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Birdie Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey results are better indicators to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Birdie Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 6, 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 people who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort, typically with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions and can leave hospice care if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact Birdie Hospice at (903) 771-4648 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the enrollment process; contact Birdie Hospice at (903) 771-4648 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and ownership type — all of which are available on Medicare Care Compare, along with direct questions to the hospice at (903) 771-4648.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Birdie Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741733?state=TX using CCN 741733.
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.