Sterling Hospice
Richardson, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741763)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 35 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (214) 930-2386 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Sterling Hospice, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. A care index score of 8 is on file, but CMS does not provide a state comparison for it at this time.
Sterling Hospice serves 35 ZIP codes from its Richardson, Texas office, which is located in Dallas County.
Yes, Sterling Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 741763, certified since November 9, 2018. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Sterling Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency located in Richardson, Texas, serving families in Dallas County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, Sterling Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 9, 2018 (CCN 741763).
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Sterling Hospice in the current data set. This is often the case for hospices with small patient counts, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS does not have enough survey responses to report a star rating, a percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, or a percentage of caregivers rating it 9 or 10.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Sterling Hospice to compare against the Texas state average of 94.72; the comparison is listed by CMS as 'not reported.' A care index score of 8 is on file, though CMS provides limited context for how this figure should be interpreted for individual families.
Sterling Hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 35 ZIP codes from its Richardson, Texas office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to check Care Compare directly for the most current information and to contact Sterling Hospice with any specific questions about their services.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Sterling Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741763, certified since November 9, 2018). 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 Sterling Hospice, which is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists the composite process measure comparison for Sterling Hospice as 'not reported' against the Texas state average of 94.72. A care index score of 8 is on file, but no further state comparison has been published.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Sterling Hospice serves 35 ZIP codes from its office in Richardson, Texas, in Dallas County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 35 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Sterling Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS publishes quality measures separately from ownership status.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Sterling Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 9, 2018, according to CMS Care Compare.
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 patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 all care, and patients can still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Sterling Hospice provides care; contact Sterling Hospice at (214) 930-2386 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Sterling Hospice at (214) 930-2386 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice compares to state averages on CMS quality measures, and the service area covered; you can also contact Sterling Hospice at (214) 930-2386 for further details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Sterling Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741763?state=TX to see the most 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.