Goldstar Hospice Inc.
Plano, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741725)
CMS process measure: 90.54 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 52 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (972) 403-0448 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Goldstar Hospice, so a star rating or percent-recommend figure is not available. On the CMS composite process measure, Goldstar Hospice scored 90.54, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Goldstar Hospice serves 52 ZIP codes from its Plano, Texas office in Collin County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Goldstar Hospice Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 741725, since March 19, 2018), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Goldstar Hospice Inc. is a for-profit hospice located in Plano, Texas, serving families in Collin County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, Goldstar Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 19, 2018.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the case when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients, and it does not indicate poor quality — it simply means the data has not been publicly reported.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes key care processes, Goldstar Hospice scored 90.54, compared with the Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 for this hospice, and that 61.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent Care Compare data vintage available.
Goldstar Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 52 ZIP codes from its Plano office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. Families are encouraged to review the current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Goldstar Hospice Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 741725) as of March 19, 2018, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who meet eligibility requirements.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are small; it does not mean the hospice provides poor care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Goldstar Hospice scored 90.54, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 61.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Goldstar Hospice serves 52 ZIP codes from its office in Plano, Collin County, Texas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 52 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Goldstar Hospice Inc. is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and surveys are better indicators to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Goldstar Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 19, 2018.
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 rather than cure and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all care or support — patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify where Goldstar Hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (972) 403-0448 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; contact Goldstar Hospice at (972) 403-0448 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about how care processes are handled, how visits are scheduled in a patient's final days, and how the hospice compares on CMS quality measures — Goldstar Hospice can be reached at (972) 403-0448 for specifics, and the Medicare Care Compare listing can confirm current figures.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Goldstar Hospice Inc.'s official listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741725?state=TX using CCN 741725.
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.