Tender Heart Hospice Care
Arlington, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451797)
CMS process measure: 95.83 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 52 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (817) 265-0066 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 88% would definitely recommend Tender Heart Hospice Care, and 79% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS survey data. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 95.83 compared to the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average.
Tender Heart Hospice Care serves 52 ZIP codes from its Arlington, Texas office in Tarrant County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within the service area.
Yes, Tender Heart Hospice Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 451797, certified since June 10, 2005. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Tender Heart Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice serving Arlington, Texas and the surrounding Tarrant County area. It has been Medicare-certified since June 10, 2005 (CCN 451797).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 79% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can happen for hospices with smaller patient survey counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completed a set of recommended care processes, Tender Heart Hospice Care scored 95.83, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 67.0% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the data provided.
Tender Heart Hospice Care serves patients across 52 ZIP codes from its Arlington, Texas office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility; no cost details are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Tender Heart Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 451797) since June 10, 2005, 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?
In CMS survey data, 88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Tender Heart Hospice Care, and 79% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 95.83, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72, which is above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 67.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Tender Heart Hospice Care serves 52 ZIP codes from its Arlington, Texas office in Tarrant County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 52 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Tender Heart Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality data and family survey results are more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 10, 2005.
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 are no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with 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 on care, symptom management, or emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Tender Heart Hospice Care provides services; contact the hospice at (817) 265-0066 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start care, contact Tender Heart Hospice Care directly at (817) 265-0066 and verify certification and service details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, the size of its service area, and how to begin care — Tender Heart Hospice Care can be reached at (817) 265-0066 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Tender Heart Hospice Care (CCN 451797) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451797?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.