Cardinal Hospice Llc
Carrollton, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971669)
CMS process measure: 83.54 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 42 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (945) 229-6950 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Cardinal Hospice LLC, so no star rating or recommend percentage is currently available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 83.54, below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Cardinal Hospice LLC serves 42 ZIP codes from its Carrollton, TX office in Dallas County.
Yes, Cardinal Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 971669, since 07/14/2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Cardinal Hospice LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Carrollton, Texas, serving families in Dallas County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 14, 2021 (CCN 971669).
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice — a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend it, and percentage rating it 9 or 10 are all currently unavailable on Care Compare. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not by itself indicate anything about the quality of care provided.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Cardinal Hospice LLC scored 83.54, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8, and that 46.2% of patients received visits in the final days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
Cardinal Hospice LLC's service area includes 42 ZIP codes from its Carrollton office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to review current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to speak with the hospice about specifics of care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Cardinal Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 971669) as of July 14, 2021, 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 survey results for Cardinal Hospice LLC, often due to small patient counts, so no caregiver ratings are currently available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Cardinal Hospice LLC's composite process score is 83.54, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average; CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and 46.2% of patients received visits in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Cardinal Hospice LLC serves 42 ZIP codes from its Carrollton, Texas office in Dallas County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 42 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Cardinal Hospice LLC is a for-profit hospice; ownership type alone does not determine quality of care, but it may be useful to know when comparing options.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Cardinal Hospice LLC has been Medicare-certified since July 14, 2021.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness, but patients can still receive care for other conditions and can leave hospice if their wishes change.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings; please contact Cardinal Hospice LLC at (945) 229-6950 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here does not include enrollment steps; please contact Cardinal Hospice LLC at (945) 229-6950 to learn how to begin care and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice's quality measures compare to the state average, the size of its service area, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — all of which can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Cardinal Hospice LLC directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971669?state=TX using CCN 971669.
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.