Sparrow Hospice
Allen, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971635)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 36 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (972) 316-7441 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating or recommend percentage for Sparrow Hospice, often because of a small number of surveyed patients. However, its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Sparrow Hospice serves 36 ZIP codes from its Allen, Texas office in Collin County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Sparrow Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 971635, since February 12, 2021), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Sparrow Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving patients and families in and around Allen, Texas, in Collin County. According to CMS Care Compare data, Sparrow Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 12, 2021. The ownership type for this hospice is not specified in the CMS data provided, so families are encouraged to confirm this detail directly with the hospice or through Medicare Care Compare.
CMS collects family caregiver feedback through the CAHPS Hospice Survey, but a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percentage rating it 9-10 have not been published for Sparrow Hospice in the data available here. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it should not be read as a reflection of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes are delivered, Sparrow Hospice scored 100.00, above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 6 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 26.2 percent of patients, based on the CMS data provided.
Sparrow Hospice's service area, according to CMS data, spans 36 ZIP codes from its Allen, Texas office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Sparrow Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 971635) since February 12, 2021, 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 survey results (star rating, percent recommending, or percent rating 9-10) for Sparrow Hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Sparrow Hospice's composite process score is 100.00, above the Texas state average of 94.72, and CMS reports a care index score of 6 with visits occurring in the last days of life for 26.2 percent of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Sparrow Hospice serves 36 ZIP codes from its office in Allen, Texas, in Collin County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 36 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Sparrow Hospice at (972) 316-7441 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Sparrow Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 12, 2021, according to CMS data.
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 is focused on comfort for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor determines a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions and can leave hospice care if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Sparrow Hospice delivers care; please contact them at (972) 316-7441 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Sparrow Hospice at (972) 316-7441 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services provided, staffing, how care is coordinated, and quality measures such as CAHPS survey results and composite process scores; contact Sparrow Hospice at (972) 316-7441 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Sparrow Hospice (CCN 971635) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971635?state=TX to review its 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.