Tlc Hospice Services
El Paso, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741759)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 16 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (915) 529-2119 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for TLC Hospice Services, so there is no star rating or percent-recommend figure available. CMS does report a care index score of 6, but the composite process score comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 is listed as not reported.
TLC Hospice Services serves 16 ZIP codes from its office in El Paso, Texas, in El Paso County.
Yes, TLC Hospice Services is Medicare-certified, with CCN 741759, certified since December 11, 2018. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
TLC Hospice Services is a for-profit hospice located in El Paso, Texas, serving El Paso County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 11, 2018.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are too small to report reliably. This should not be taken as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not made the data public.
CMS does report a care index score of 6 for TLC Hospice Services, and a measure showing that 38.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life. The state average composite process score for Texas is 94.72; CMS indicates the comparison between this hospice's composite score and the state average is 'not reported' in the available data, so no direct comparison can be made here.
TLC Hospice Services serves 16 ZIP codes from its office in El Paso, Texas, based on CMS service-area data.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from TLC Hospice Services?
Yes, TLC Hospice Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 741759, since December 11, 2018), 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 TLC Hospice Services, which often happens when patient counts are too small to report; this is not an indicator of poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS reports a care index score of 6 and that 38.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life; the comparison of the composite process score to the Texas state average (94.72) is listed as 'not reported.'
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
TLC Hospice Services serves 16 ZIP codes from its office in El Paso, Texas, in El Paso County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 16 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
TLC Hospice Services is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is one factor families sometimes consider alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
TLC Hospice Services has been Medicare-certified since December 11, 2018, according to CMS records.
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 specifically for people with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
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 or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where TLC Hospice Services provides care; please contact the hospice at (915) 529-2119 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the intake process; please contact TLC Hospice Services at (915) 529-2119 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how care needs are met; contacting the hospice directly at (915) 529-2119 can help answer questions not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up TLC Hospice Services directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741759?state=TX to review the latest CMS-published 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.