Traditions Health
Waxahachie, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451730)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 59 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (972) 878-2273 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 91% would definitely recommend Traditions Health, and 92% rated their care experience a 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS Care Compare data. On CMS's composite process measure, Traditions Health scored 100.00, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Traditions Health serves 59 ZIP codes from its office in Waxahachie, Texas, located in Ellis County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Traditions Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 451730), certified since 2003. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that a patient meets eligibility requirements.
About this hospice
Traditions Health is a for-profit hospice located in Waxahachie, Texas, serving families in Ellis County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 19, 2003, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for over two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 91% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 92% rated their overall experience of care a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS did not publish a specific overall CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided, which may reflect the way CMS reports these figures rather than any indication of quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Traditions Health scored 100.00, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reported a care index score of 10 and that 60.7% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on CMS Care Compare data.
Traditions Health reports serving 59 ZIP codes from its Waxahachie office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Traditions Health has been Medicare-certified since June 19, 2003 (CCN 451730), 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?
According to CMS Care Compare data, 91% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Traditions Health, and 92% rated their overall experience of care a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Traditions Health scored 100.00 on CMS's composite process measure, above the Texas state average of 94.72, and reported a care index score of 10, per CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Traditions Health reports serving 59 ZIP codes from its office in Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 59 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 offer a more direct comparison.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Traditions Health has been Medicare-certified since June 19, 2003, 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 for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its expected course.
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, and pain and symptom management continue throughout.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Traditions Health delivers care; please contact the hospice at (972) 878-2273 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include enrollment steps; contact Traditions Health directly at (972) 878-2273 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care needs would be met; Traditions Health's CMS figures above can be a starting point, and you can ask further questions by calling (972) 878-2273.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Traditions Health directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451730?state=TX to confirm 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.