Bridges Hospice
Farmers Branch, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971701)
CMS process measure: 93.75 (state average 94.72 — at state average)
Serves: 52 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (214) 544-6233 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Bridges Hospice, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, Bridges Hospice scored 93.75, which CMS classifies as at the Texas state average of 94.72.
Bridges Hospice serves 52 ZIP codes from its Farmers Branch, Texas office in Dallas County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Bridges Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 971701, certified since July 28, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Bridges Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Farmers Branch, Texas, in Dallas County. It has been Medicare-certified since July 28, 2021, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 971701.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, and percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Bridges Hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet made this data available.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Bridges Hospice scored 93.75, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS describes this as being at the state average. The hospice also has a care index score of 5, as reported by CMS.
Bridges Hospice serves a broad area, covering 52 ZIP codes from its Farmers Branch office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies that the patient qualifies. No further cost information is provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Bridges Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 971701) since July 28, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients a doctor certifies as eligible.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Bridges Hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Bridges Hospice scored 93.75 on the CMS composite process measure, which CMS lists as at the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Bridges Hospice serves 52 ZIP codes from its Farmers Branch, Texas office in Dallas County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 52 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Bridges Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not determine quality, and families should look at CMS quality data alongside this information.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Bridges Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 28, 2021.
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 focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are typically in the last months of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — 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 supportive medical care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Bridges Hospice at (214) 544-6233 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 Bridges Hospice at (214) 544-6233 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality scores, family caregiver survey results, service area, and how a hospice supports patients and families; contact Bridges Hospice at (214) 544-6233 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Bridges Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971701?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.