Saint Catherine Hospice Inc
Garland, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741690)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 10 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (972) 572-6400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Saint Catherine Hospice Inc, so a star rating or percentage recommendation is not available at this time. The hospice does have a reported care index score of 4 on CMS Care Compare, but this cannot be compared to the Texas state average composite score of 94.72 since that measure was not reported for this hospice.
Saint Catherine Hospice Inc serves 10 ZIP codes from its office in Garland, Texas, in Dallas County. Families in this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Saint Catherine Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 741690, certified since August 18, 2017. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that they meet eligibility requirements.
About this hospice
Saint Catherine Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Garland, Texas, serving families in Dallas County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 18, 2017, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 741690.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Saint Catherine Hospice Inc has a care index score of 4. CMS has not published the CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, including the star rating, the percentage of caregivers who said they would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percentage who rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. This absence of published survey data is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score or a percentage of visits in the last days of life for this hospice, so no comparison to the Texas state average composite score of 94.72 is available at this time.
Saint Catherine Hospice Inc reports serving 10 ZIP codes from its Garland, Texas office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost information is provided here beyond that fact.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Saint Catherine Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 741690) as of August 18, 2017, 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 happens when patient counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 is available. CMS does report a care index score of 4 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Saint Catherine Hospice Inc serves 10 ZIP codes from its office in Garland, Texas, in Dallas County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 10 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Saint Catherine Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is useful background when comparing options.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 18, 2017.
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 who are generally expected to have six months or less to live if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Saint Catherine Hospice Inc at (972) 572-6400 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Saint Catherine Hospice Inc directly at (972) 572-6400 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, staffing, coverage area, and CMS quality ratings; contact Saint Catherine Hospice Inc at (972) 572-6400 for specifics not published on Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Saint Catherine Hospice Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741690?state=TX to confirm current CMS data.
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.