Trio Hospice
Denton, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671723)
CMS process measure: 97.43 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 50 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (940) 381-2288 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Trio Hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 2 stars, with 75% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, it scored 97.43, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Trio Hospice serves 50 ZIP codes from its Denton, TX office in Denton County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Trio Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671723, since April 5, 2012); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Trio Hospice is a for-profit hospice provider based in Denton, Denton County, Texas. It has been Medicare-certified since April 5, 2012, with CCN 671723. Care under this hospice is covered by the Medicare hospice benefit for patients who qualify and whose doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that fact.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data (CAHPS), family caregivers gave Trio Hospice an overall rating of 2 stars. Among those surveyed, 75% said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 76% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Trio Hospice scored 97.43, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 48.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the data CMS has published for this hospice.
Trio Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 50 ZIP codes centered around its Denton office. If any additional quality measures are not shown here, that reflects that CMS has not published them for this hospice, often due to small patient counts, and should not be read as a sign of poor quality. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Trio Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671723) since April 5, 2012, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS survey gives Trio Hospice an overall family caregiver rating of 2 stars, with 75% saying they would definitely recommend it and 76% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Trio Hospice's composite process-of-care score is 97.43, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 48.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Trio Hospice serves 50 ZIP codes from its office in Denton, Denton County, Texas, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 50 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Trio Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality measures like CAHPS scores and process measures are better indicators to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Trio Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 5, 2012.
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 stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a doctor.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify where Trio Hospice provides care; contact the hospice at (940) 381-2288 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The listing data does not describe intake steps; please contact Trio Hospice directly at (940) 381-2288 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about the hospice's CAHPS survey results, its process measure scores compared to the state average, its service area, and how it supports patients and families day to day — the hospice at (940) 381-2288 can address specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Trio Hospice (CCN 671723) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671723?state=TX to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.