Caritas Hospice
Dallas, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A91739)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 13 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (214) 506-8054 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not yet published CAHPS survey results or a composite process score for Caritas Hospice, so there is no family-caregiver star rating or recommend percentage available at this time. The Texas state average composite process score is 94.72, but no comparison figure is currently reported for this hospice.
Caritas Hospice serves 13 ZIP codes from its Dallas, Texas office in Dallas County.
Yes, Caritas Hospice is Medicare-certified, CCN A91739, since October 18, 2024. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Caritas Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families in and around Dallas, Texas (Dallas County). According to CMS Care Compare data, Caritas Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 18, 2024, under CCN A91739. CMS has not published the ownership type for this hospice in the data available to us, so families should confirm this directly with the hospice.
CMS collects feedback from family caregivers through the CAHPS Hospice Survey, and it also tracks a composite process-of-care quality measure. For Caritas Hospice, CMS has not yet published a CAHPS star rating, a percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, a percentage rating the hospice 9-10, or a composite process score. This is common for hospices that are newly certified or that have small patient counts, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS does not yet have enough survey data to report these figures publicly. For context, the Texas state average composite process score is 94.72, but no comparison figure ('vs_state') is currently reported for Caritas Hospice.
Caritas Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 13 ZIP codes centered on its Dallas office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently made available to us. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Caritas Hospice?
Yes, Caritas Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A91739, since October 18, 2024), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about Caritas Hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Caritas Hospice, often because of small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality, just a lack of published data.
How does Caritas Hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for Caritas Hospice, so no comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does Caritas Hospice serve?
Caritas Hospice serves 13 ZIP codes from its office in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 13 this hospice reports serving.
Is Caritas Hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS data provided to us does not include the ownership type for Caritas Hospice; please contact the hospice at (214) 506-8054 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has Caritas Hospice been Medicare-certified?
Caritas Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 18, 2024.
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 curative treatment when a person is expected to have six months or less to live.
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, not giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Caritas Hospice at (214) 506-8054 or check Medicare Care Compare for specifics.
How do I start hospice care with Caritas Hospice?
Please contact Caritas Hospice directly at (214) 506-8054 to learn about starting care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, coverage area, staff availability, and family caregiver feedback; contact Caritas Hospice at (214) 506-8054 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the official CMS listing for Caritas Hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A91739?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.