Vitas Healthcare Of Texas, L.P.
Fort Worth, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451553)
CMS process measure: 93.64 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 137 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (817) 870-7070 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Vitas Healthcare of Texas a CAHPS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with 78% saying they would definitely recommend this hospice. Its CMS composite process score of 93.64 is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Vitas Healthcare of Texas serves 137 ZIP codes from its Fort Worth, Texas office in Tarrant County. Families should confirm that their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Vitas Healthcare of Texas is Medicare-certified, with CCN 451553, certified since December 10, 1991. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Vitas Healthcare of Texas, L.P. is a for-profit hospice based in Fort Worth, Texas, serving Tarrant County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since December 10, 1991 (CCN 451553).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice a CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5. Among caregivers surveyed, 78% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 76% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes key care processes, this hospice scored 93.64, which falls below the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 65.3% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the measures CMS has published for this hospice.
Vitas Healthcare of Texas serves a broad area, covering 137 ZIP codes from its Fort Worth office.
Hospice care for eligible Medicare patients is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit; no cost details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient counts rather than an indicator of quality. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vitas Healthcare of Texas is Medicare-certified (CCN 451553) since December 10, 1991, 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?
CMS survey data shows a CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5, with 78% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice 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?
Its composite process measure score is 93.64, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 137 ZIP codes from its Fort Worth, Texas office in Tarrant County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 137 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Vitas Healthcare of Texas is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, so it's worth reviewing the CMS survey and quality scores as well.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 10, 1991.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to manage symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have chosen to stop 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 on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Vitas Healthcare of Texas at (817) 870-7070 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact Vitas Healthcare of Texas directly at (817) 870-7070 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, the ZIP codes served, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified — contact the hospice at (817) 870-7070 for further details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Vitas Healthcare of Texas directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451553?state=TX to confirm current CMS-reported 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.