Klarus Hospice
Denton, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971557)
CMS process measure: 91.11 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 59 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (940) 442-5354 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results, such as star rating or percent who would recommend, for Klarus Hospice. On the CMS composite process measure, Klarus Hospice scored 91.11 compared to the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average on that measure.
Klarus Hospice serves 59 ZIP codes from its office in Denton, Texas, in Tarrant County.
Yes, Klarus Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 971557), certified since March 23, 2020. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Klarus Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Denton, Texas, serving families in Tarrant County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since March 23, 2020 (CCN 971557).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Klarus Hospice, such as star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10. This gap is often related to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet released or does not have enough data to publish these figures for this hospice.
On the CMS composite process quality measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Klarus Hospice scored 91.11, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average on this particular measure. A related care index score of 8 and a rate of 55.7% for visits in the last days of life are also reported by CMS for this hospice.
Klarus Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 59 ZIP codes from its Denton, Texas office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come directly from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the source directly and to speak with Klarus Hospice for any details not captured here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Klarus Hospice?
Yes. Klarus Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 971557), certified since March 23, 2020, 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 Klarus Hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Klarus Hospice scored 91.11 on the CMS composite process measure, compared with the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Klarus Hospice serves 59 ZIP codes from its office in Denton, Texas, in Tarrant County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 59 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Klarus Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but CMS reports it as part of the hospice's public profile.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Klarus Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 23, 2020.
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; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Klarus Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (940) 442-5354 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the intake process; please contact Klarus Hospice at (940) 442-5354 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about staffing, services offered, how care is coordinated, and how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures — contact Klarus Hospice at (940) 442-5354 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Klarus Hospice (CCN 971557) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971557?state=TX to confirm current details.
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.