Hospice Of East Texas
Tyler, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451534)
CMS process measure: 98.91 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 120 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (903) 266-3400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of East Texas earned a 5-star family caregiver rating on the CMS survey, with 95% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite quality score of 98.91 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Hospice Of East Texas serves 120 ZIP codes from its Tyler, Texas office in Smith County.
Yes, Hospice Of East Texas is Medicare-certified (CCN 451534, since 1989); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of East Texas is a non-profit hospice based in Tyler, Texas, serving families in Smith County and beyond. It has been Medicare-certified since September 15, 1989, meaning it has provided care under Medicare's hospice benefit for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data (CAHPS), family caregivers gave this hospice a 5-star overall rating. Ninety-five percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 91% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite quality process measure, Hospice Of East Texas scored 98.91, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72. This composite reflects a combination of care processes CMS tracks across hospices. CMS also reports that 74.9% of patients received visits during their final days of life, based on the most recent published data.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 120 ZIP codes, indicating a broad geographic reach from its Tyler office.
Costs are not detailed here; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to CMS's update schedule. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice Of East Texas is Medicare-certified (CCN 451534, since 1989), 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?
Family caregivers gave this hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 95% saying they would definitely recommend it and 91% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 98.91, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Based on CMS data, it serves 120 ZIP codes 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 120 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of East Texas is a non-profit organization; ownership type can relate to how a hospice reinvests revenue but does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 15, 1989.
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 stopped pursuing 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 is not about giving up but about a different kind of care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (903) 266-3400 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice at (903) 266-3400 to learn about starting care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to state averages, and service area coverage — all of which are reflected in this hospice's CMS Care Compare data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of East Texas directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451534?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.