Lenity Light Hospice - Fort Worth
Watauga, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971571)
CMS process measure: 82.61 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 54 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (817) 406-1500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Lenity Light Hospice - Fort Worth, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 82.61, below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Lenity Light Hospice - Fort Worth serves 54 ZIP codes from its office in Watauga, Texas, in Tarrant County.
Yes, Lenity Light Hospice - Fort Worth is Medicare-certified (CCN 971571, since 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Lenity Light Hospice - Fort Worth is a for-profit hospice based in Watauga, Texas, serving families in Tarrant County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 27, 2020.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, and percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality of care.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Lenity Light Hospice - Fort Worth scored 82.61, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 40.0% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, according to the most recent CMS Care Compare data.
The hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 54 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its Watauga office.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Lenity Light Hospice - Fort Worth is Medicare-certified (CCN 971571, certified since March 27, 2020). 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 this hospice, often due to small patient counts. This does not indicate poor quality of care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Lenity Light Hospice - Fort Worth scored 82.61, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 54 ZIP codes from its office in Watauga, Texas, in Tarrant County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 54 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Lenity Light Hospice - Fort Worth is a for-profit hospice, according to CMS data. Ownership type does not itself determine quality of care, but it is worth knowing along with the quality measures reported by CMS.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 27, 2020, according to CMS records.
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 life-limiting illness who have generally stopped curative treatment. Both aim to manage symptoms and support quality of life.
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 or support. Patients continue to receive medical attention aimed at managing pain and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care. Please contact Lenity Light Hospice - Fort Worth at (817) 406-1500 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps. Please contact Lenity Light Hospice - Fort Worth at (817) 406-1500 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, how care is coordinated, and staffing; contact Lenity Light Hospice - Fort Worth at (817) 406-1500 for specifics, and review CMS Care Compare data for quality measures.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Lenity Light Hospice - Fort Worth directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971571?state=TX to confirm current CMS data on quality measures and certification.
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.