Vna
Dallas, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451506)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 255 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (214) 689-0000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Vna in Dallas, Texas a 4-star rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 100.00 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Vna serves 255 ZIP codes from its Dallas, Texas office in Dallas County. This reflects the geographic area covered according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Vna is Medicare-certified (CCN 451506, since 1984), so the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. This certification has been in place for decades.
About this hospice
Vna is a non-profit hospice located in Dallas, Texas, serving Dallas County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 1984, meaning it has participated in the Medicare hospice benefit for several decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Vna an overall rating of 4 stars. In that same survey, 85% of caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 80% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Vna scored 100.00, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 68.2% of patients, based on published CMS data.
Vna's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 255 ZIP codes, indicating a broad geographic reach from its Dallas office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen when patient counts are small — this does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Vna is Medicare-certified (CCN 451506, since October 1984). 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?
Family caregivers gave Vna a 4-star rating overall in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it and 80% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Vna's composite process score is 100.00, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72, according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Vna serves 255 ZIP codes from its office in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, based on CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 255 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Vna is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type is one factor among many CMS reports, but it does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Vna has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 1984.
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 people with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
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; patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Vna; please contact the hospice at (214) 689-0000 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Vna at (214) 689-0000 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, and staffing; contact Vna at (214) 689-0000 for specifics and review its profile on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Vna (CCN 451506) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451506?state=TX to confirm 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.