Compassus - Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451791)
CMS process measure: 99.12 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 78 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (817) 735-8741 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 77% would definitely recommend Compassus - Fort Worth, with 74% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 99.12, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Compassus - Fort Worth serves 78 ZIP codes from its office in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County.
Yes, Compassus - Fort Worth is Medicare-certified, with CCN 451791, certified since 2005; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Compassus - Fort Worth is a for-profit hospice located in Fort Worth, Texas, serving families in Tarrant County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 27, 2005, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 451791.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 77% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 74% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating figure in this data set, so that specific rating is not stated here.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Compassus - Fort Worth scored 99.12, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 61.2% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, a measure sometimes referenced as part of the care index (reported here as 8).
Compassus - Fort Worth's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 78 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS; families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Compassus - Fort Worth is Medicare-certified (CCN 451791) since April 27, 2005, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, 77% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 74% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 99.12, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Based on CMS data, this hospice serves 78 ZIP codes from its office in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 78 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Compassus - Fort Worth is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality; CMS survey and process measures are more direct indicators of experience and care delivery.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 27, 2005.
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 life-limiting illness who are no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom management, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Compassus - Fort Worth at (817) 735-8741 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, please contact Compassus - Fort Worth directly at (817) 735-8741 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's process measures compare to the state average, the size of its service area, and how to reach staff with questions — you can review these figures for Compassus - Fort Worth here and confirm any additional details by calling (817) 735-8741.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Compassus - Fort Worth directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451791?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.