True Heart Hospice And Palliative Care Of Texas Llc
Temple, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971656)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 18 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (512) 649-2274 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for True Heart Hospice And Palliative Care Of Texas LLC, often because of a small number of surveyed patients. This does not indicate poor quality — families can contact the hospice directly or check Medicare Care Compare for the most current information.
True Heart Hospice And Palliative Care Of Texas LLC serves 18 ZIP codes from its Temple, Texas office, in Bell County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, True Heart Hospice And Palliative Care Of Texas LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN 971656, certified since 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
True Heart Hospice And Palliative Care Of Texas LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Temple, Texas, serving Bell County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 22, 2021, meaning it must meet federal health and safety standards to participate in the Medicare hospice benefit.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has a care index score of 7. CMS has not published a CAHPS family caregiver star rating, a percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice, or a percentage of caregivers rating it 9 or 10 for this provider. This is often the case for hospices with small patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet published enough survey responses to report these figures.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Texas state average composite score of 94.72 can be made at this time (listed by CMS as 'not reported').
True Heart Hospice And Palliative Care Of Texas LLC serves 18 ZIP codes from its Temple, Texas office. Families interested in hospice care should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost details beyond that fact.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with any questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. True Heart Hospice And Palliative Care Of Texas LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 971656) since April 22, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once 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 (star rating or percent recommending) for this hospice, often due to a small number of surveyed patients — this is not an indicator of poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists this hospice's composite process measure as 'not reported,' so no comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 can be made; its published care index score is 7.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 18 ZIP codes from its office in Temple, Texas, in Bell County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 18 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
True Heart Hospice And Palliative Care Of Texas LLC is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is disclosed by CMS for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 22, 2021.
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 those who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting focus from curing an illness to comfort, dignity, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (512) 649-2274 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice directly at (512) 649-2274 for guidance and verify information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (512) 649-2274 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view official CMS data for this hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971656?state=TX.
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.