Vera Hospice
Farmers Branch, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741727)
CMS process measure: 80.95 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 44 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (469) 327-5590 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Vera Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, Vera Hospice scored 80.95, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Vera Hospice serves 44 ZIP codes from its Farmers Branch, Texas office in Collin County, according to Medicare Care Compare data.
Yes, Vera Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741727, certified since 2018); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vera Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Farmers Branch, Texas, serving families in Collin County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, Vera Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 1, 2018.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Vera Hospice. This is often the result of small patient counts and should not be read as an indicator of poor quality; it simply means CMS has not yet released this figure for this hospice.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Vera Hospice scored 80.95, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing Vera Hospice below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 43.5% of patients, according to the same data set.
Vera Hospice's service area, as listed on Medicare Care Compare, includes 44 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost figures are provided here. Families are encouraged to review the source data directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact Vera Hospice with any questions about their specific situation.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Vera Hospice?
Yes. Vera Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741727), certified since June 1, 2018, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about Vera Hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for Vera Hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does Vera Hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, Vera Hospice scored 80.95, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does Vera Hospice serve?
According to Medicare Care Compare, Vera Hospice serves 44 ZIP codes from its Farmers Branch, Texas office in Collin County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 44 this hospice reports serving.
Is Vera Hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Vera Hospice is a for-profit hospice, per CMS data. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and CAHPS results are more direct indicators.
How long has Vera Hospice been Medicare-certified?
Vera Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 1, 2018, 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.
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 all care, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptom relief.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This detail is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Vera Hospice at (469) 327-5590 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with Vera Hospice?
The CMS data does not describe intake steps; please contact Vera Hospice directly at (469) 327-5590 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about the CAHPS survey results, the composite process score compared to the state average, the range of ZIP codes served, and how care needs would be met, and can bring these questions to Vera Hospice at (469) 327-5590.
How do I verify Vera Hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Vera Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741727?state=TX, using CCN 741727.
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.