Venarks Hospice Inc
Richardson, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A91517)
CMS process measure: 50.98 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 70 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (214) 484-4926 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Venarks Hospice Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 50.98, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Venarks Hospice Inc serves 70 ZIP codes from its office in Richardson, Texas, in Dallas County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Venarks Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A91517), certified since October 7, 2022, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Venarks Hospice Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice serving the Richardson, Texas area, in Dallas County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 7, 2022, under CCN A91517. CMS does not list an ownership type (for-profit, non-profit, or government) for this hospice in the available data, so families should confirm this directly with the hospice.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results — including a star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 — for Venarks Hospice Inc. This is often the case for smaller hospices with limited patient counts reported to CMS, and it does not indicate poor quality; it simply means CMS has not yet published enough survey responses to report these figures publicly.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Venarks Hospice Inc scored 50.98, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 6 for this hospice, though CMS has not published a rate for visits in the last days of life.
Venarks Hospice Inc reports serving 70 ZIP codes from its Richardson, Texas office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Venarks Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A91517) since October 7, 2022, 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 has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are small; this is not evidence of poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 50.98, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 6 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Venarks Hospice Inc serves 70 ZIP codes from its Richardson, Texas office in Dallas County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 70 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS Care Compare data provided does not list an ownership type for this hospice; contact the hospice at (214) 484-4926 to confirm, or check Medicare Care Compare directly.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 7, 2022.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a patient has a life-limiting illness, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; 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; contact Venarks Hospice Inc at (214) 484-4926 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact Venarks Hospice Inc at (214) 484-4926 to ask how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality scores compared to the state average, service area, ownership, and how care is coordinated; contact Venarks Hospice Inc at (214) 484-4926 for details not shown here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Venarks Hospice Inc (CCN A91517) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A91517?state=TX to review 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.