M & L Medical Services Hospice Inc
Desoto, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741500)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 11 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (972) 228-8500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process measure comparison for M & L Medical Services Hospice Inc, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. This is often due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than a reflection of care quality.
M & L Medical Services Hospice Inc serves 11 ZIP codes from its office in Desoto, Texas, in Dallas County.
Yes, M & L Medical Services Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 741500, since December 26, 2013); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
M & L Medical Services Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Desoto, Texas, serving Dallas County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 26, 2013, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 741500.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (such as a star rating, percent who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this provider. This often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable figures, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
CMS lists a care index score of 8 for this hospice. CMS has not reported a composite process measure score or a comparison to the Texas state average composite score (94.72) for this hospice, so no direct comparison can be made from the available data at this time.
M & L Medical Services Hospice Inc's service area, as reported by CMS, covers 11 ZIP codes from its Desoto, Texas office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible Medicare beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here beyond that fact. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the hospice's current listing on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly for any information not covered by CMS-published data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. M & L Medical Services Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since December 26, 2013 (CCN 741500), 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 this hospice, which often occurs when there are too few surveyed patients to report reliably; it does not indicate poor care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists a care index score of 8 for this hospice, but has not published a composite process measure score to compare against the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 11 ZIP codes from its office in Desoto, Texas, in Dallas County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 11 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
M & L Medical Services Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not directly indicate quality of care, but it is a factor some families like to know.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 26, 2013.
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 for patients with a limited life expectancy, typically six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (972) 228-8500 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not include intake procedures; please contact the hospice directly at (972) 228-8500 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area, staffing availability, and how care needs are met after hours; contact the hospice at (972) 228-8500 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up M & L Medical Services Hospice Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741500?state=TX to confirm current CMS-reported information.
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.