Legend Hospice And Palliative Care
Fort Worth, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671731)
CMS process measure: 94.7 (state average 94.72 — at state average)
Serves: 135 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (214) 324-4565 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 75% would definitely recommend Legend Hospice And Palliative Care, and 78% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 94.70 is at the Texas state average of 94.72.
Legend Hospice And Palliative Care serves 135 ZIP codes from its office in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County.
Yes, Legend Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 671731, certified since June 28, 2012; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Legend Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice based in Fort Worth, Texas, serving families in Tarrant County and beyond. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 28, 2012, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 671731.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 75% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can happen when the number of surveyed caregivers is small; this is not an indication of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers core care processes, Legend Hospice And Palliative Care scored 94.70, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 65.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
Legend Hospice And Palliative Care's service area covers 135 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its Fort Worth office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost details are provided here. All figures above come directly from CMS Care Compare data as supplied.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Legend Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 671731) since June 28, 2012, 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 Care Compare data, 75% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the available data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 94.70, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72 — CMS classifies this as at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Legend Hospice And Palliative Care serves 135 ZIP codes from its Fort Worth, Texas office in Tarrant County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 135 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey results are better indicators to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 28, 2012.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop 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 does not mean giving up on 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 this hospice; please contact Legend Hospice And Palliative Care at (214) 324-4565 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact Legend Hospice And Palliative Care directly at (214) 324-4565 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these details for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare or by calling (214) 324-4565.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Legend Hospice And Palliative Care using CCN 671731 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671731?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.