Compass Hospice Of East Texas Llc
Tyler, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671547)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (903) 758-8383 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Compass Hospice Of East Texas Llc in Tyler, Texas, often because of small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current information.
Compass Hospice Of East Texas Llc serves 1 ZIP code from its Tyler, Texas office in Smith County, according to CMS data.
Yes, Compass Hospice Of East Texas Llc is Medicare-certified (CCN 671547, since September 19, 2006), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Compass Hospice Of East Texas Llc is a for-profit hospice located in Tyler, Texas, serving Smith County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 19, 2006.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, including the caregiver star rating, the percentage of families who said they would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percentage who rated it 9 or 10 overall. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality — it simply means CMS has not released enough survey responses to report a score.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so a comparison to the Texas state average composite score of 94.72 is not currently available. Other quality indicators, such as the care index score and the percentage of visits made in the last days of life, have also not been published by CMS for this hospice.
Based on CMS data, Compass Hospice Of East Texas Llc's service area currently includes 1 ZIP code from its Tyler, Texas office.
For eligible patients, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to check the Care Compare website directly for the most current information and to contact the hospice with any specific questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Compass Hospice Of East Texas Llc is Medicare-certified (CCN 671547, since September 19, 2006), 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 for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not suggest anything negative about care quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its Tyler, Texas office in Smith County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 1 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Compass Hospice Of East Texas Llc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not directly determine quality, but it is one factor families may want to consider alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 19, 2006.
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 typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness, but it does not mean giving up on care, support, or dignity.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (903) 758-8383 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 the hospice directly at (903) 758-8383 for guidance on starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality scores, service area, staffing, and how care is provided; contact the hospice at (903) 758-8383 and review details on Medicare Care Compare to help inform these questions.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Compass Hospice Of East Texas Llc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671547?state=TX to confirm current CMS data.
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.