Dierksen Hospice
Texarkana, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671514)
CMS process measure: 96.91 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 49 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (903) 793-6350 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 83% would definitely recommend Dierksen Hospice, and 81% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 96.91, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Dierksen Hospice serves 49 ZIP codes from its Texarkana, Texas office, located in Bowie County, according to CMS data.
Yes, Dierksen Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 671514, certified since November 10, 2005. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Dierksen Hospice is a for-profit hospice provider based in Texarkana, Texas, serving families in Bowie County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since November 10, 2005, and is identified by CMS under CCN 671514.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 83% would definitely recommend Dierksen Hospice, and 81% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale. CMS has not published a separate CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can happen when survey response counts are limited; this is not an indication of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Dierksen Hospice scored 96.91, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice, and that visits occurred in the last days of life for 84.5% of patients, according to CMS data.
Dierksen Hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 49 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Dierksen Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671514) since November 10, 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?
According to CMS data, 83% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Dierksen Hospice, and 81% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Dierksen Hospice scored 96.91 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 84.5% of patients received visits in their last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Dierksen Hospice, located in Texarkana, Texas (Bowie County), serves 49 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 49 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Dierksen Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not directly determine quality of care, but families may wish to consider it alongside CMS quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Dierksen Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 10, 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 is generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor has certified a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Dierksen Hospice; please contact the hospice at (903) 793-6350 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 Dierksen Hospice directly at (903) 793-6350 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, CMS quality measure scores, service area, and how care needs will be met; you can review these details for Dierksen Hospice on Medicare Care Compare and by calling (903) 793-6350.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Dierksen Hospice (CCN 671514) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671514?state=TX to review current CMS-reported 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.