Traditions Health
Tyler, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671592)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 94 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (903) 787-5897 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results, such as a star rating or percent who would recommend, for Traditions Health. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 100.00, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Traditions Health serves 94 ZIP codes from its Tyler, TX office in Smith County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Traditions Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 671592, since 2008); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Traditions Health is a for-profit hospice based in Tyler, Texas, serving families in Smith County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 14, 2008 (CCN 671592).
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Traditions Health, such as a star rating, percent who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percent rating it 9-10 overall. This often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report figures reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Traditions Health scored 100.00, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. A related care index score of 8 and a rate of 80.2% for visits in the last days of life are also reported by CMS for this hospice.
Traditions Health's service area, based on CMS Care Compare data, covers 94 ZIP codes from its Tyler office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families should confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here beyond that.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Traditions Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 671592) as of March 14, 2008, 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, such as a star rating or percent who would recommend, for Traditions Health, often because of small patient counts.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Traditions Health scored 100.00 on the CMS composite process measure, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and a visits-in-last-days-of-life rate of 80.2%.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Traditions Health serves 94 ZIP codes from its office in Tyler, Texas, in Smith County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 94 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Traditions Health is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and family survey results, where published, offer a more direct comparison.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Traditions Health has been Medicare-certified since March 14, 2008.
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 for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis 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 treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical care for symptom management and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Traditions Health provides care; contact the hospice at (903) 787-5897 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The listing data does not describe the enrollment process; contact Traditions Health at (903) 787-5897 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Traditions Health directly at (903) 787-5897 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Traditions Health (CCN 671592) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671592?state=TX to review its current CMS-reported 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.