Choice Hospice
Tyler, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451740)
CMS process measure: 86.29 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 127 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (903) 509-3015 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Choice Hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 3 stars, with 84% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 86.29 is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Choice Hospice serves 127 ZIP codes from its office in Tyler, Texas, in Smith County.
Yes, Choice Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 451740, since 2003); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Choice Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Tyler, Texas, serving families in Smith County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since November 18, 2003, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for more than two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Choice Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among survey respondents, 84% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered, Choice Hospice scored 86.29, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 58.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life consistent with CMS measurement criteria. Where a specific quality measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen when patient counts are too small for reliable reporting — this does not itself indicate poor quality.
Choice Hospice's service area, as listed on CMS Care Compare, covers 127 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients under a doctor's certification; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Choice Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 451740) since November 18, 2003, 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 Care Compare reports a CAHPS family caregiver rating of 3 stars for Choice Hospice, with 84% saying they would definitely recommend it and 82% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Choice Hospice's composite process score is 86.29, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72, according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Choice Hospice, located in Tyler, Texas (Smith County), serves 127 ZIP codes per CMS Care Compare data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 127 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Choice Hospice is a for-profit organization; ownership type is one factor among many, and CMS quality data can be reviewed regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Choice Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 18, 2003.
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 those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
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; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Choice Hospice; please contact the hospice at (903) 509-3015 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 for Choice Hospice; please contact the hospice at (903) 509-3015 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how care needs will be met; contact Choice Hospice at (903) 509-3015 for specifics and review its profile on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Choice Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451740?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.