SILVERADO HOSPICE DALLAS/FORT WORTH
Provider Information
- Address
- 3939 BELT LINE RD STE 320
ADDISON, TX 75001 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- November 14, 2008
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CMS Quality Ratings
Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.
Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.
CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.
CMS scores as of May 2026. Quality of Care derived from CMS Hospice Care Index. Patient Satisfaction from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. Overall is the equally-weighted average of both. All source data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Staffing & Capacity
| Role | Staff Count |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 1 |
| Physicians | 1 |
| Volunteers | 14 |
17
Total Employees
Staffing data as reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Inpatient Care and Medical Equipment
Hospices report these services to Medicare when they are certified. This is what SILVERADO HOSPICE DALLAS/FORT WORTH reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Arranged through another hospital or nursing home
- Type of inpatient care
- Respite care (up to five days at a time, to give family caregivers a break)
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Brought in through an outside supplier
Short stays in a hospice inpatient unit, hospital, or nursing home for pain or symptoms that cannot be managed where the patient lives, or to give family caregivers a break.
Equipment and supplies tied to the terminal illness and the plan of care, such as a hospital bed, oxygen, wound supplies, or a wheelchair.
Medicare lets hospices provide these services through arrangements with other organizations. Either way, the hospice stays responsible for the covered care in the patient’s plan of care.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2021.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how SILVERADO HOSPICE DALLAS/FORT WORTH compares to hospices nationwide.
10.3 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 28th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
72
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
How this hospice compares nationally
Bars show national standing on measures from the CMS Hospice Care Index. A fuller bar means this hospice does better than more of the hospices CMS tracks.
- Nurse care minutes per home care day10.3 min
Ranks better than about 28% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The average minutes of nursing care per day for patients getting routine care at home, based on Medicare claims. More nurse time usually means more hands-on support.
- Skilled nursing on weekends7.1%
Ranks better than about 40% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of skilled nursing time delivered on Saturdays and Sundays. Symptoms do not wait for weekdays, so weekend coverage matters.
- Nurse visits in the last days of life95.1%
Ranks better than about 62% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who got nurse visits in their final days of life. This is when families tend to need the most support.
- Gaps in nursing visits66.9%
Ranks better than about 30% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
How often patients went more than a week without a nursing visit. Fewer gaps mean steadier attention.
- Patients discharged alive early in care6.3%
Ranks better than about 50% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice alive within the first week of care. A rate of 0% means it did not happen to any of their patients.
- Patients discharged alive after 6 months41.7%
Ranks better than about 36% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients discharged alive after six months or more in hospice care.
- Hospital transfers near the end of care20.8%
Ranks better than about 6% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, spent time in the hospital, then came back to hospice.
- Hospital stays that interrupt hospice2.1%
Ranks better than about 36% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, went to the hospital, and died there soon after.
- Days at higher levels of care (CHC or GIP)74th percentile
What this measures
The share of care days delivered at higher levels, such as continuous home care or inpatient care. Shown only as a national rank because small percentages round to zero.
- Medicare spending per patient$20,926 · 65th percentile
What this measures
What Medicare paid per patient for this hospice's care. Higher or lower spending is not a quality judgment by itself.
Care steps completed at admissionShow detailsMedicare tracked 9 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 63.7% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Pain assessment97.8%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment98.1%
- Treatment preferences discussed99.3%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life63.7%
- All care steps completed98%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer15%
- Dementia45%
- Heart and circulatory disease11%
- Lung and respiratory disease6%
- Stroke8%
- Other conditions17%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Silverado Hospice Dallas/Fort Worth
This freestanding hospice provider serves families in Addison, Texas. They offer end-of-life support services to those in need. The agency is accredited by the Joint Commission. This means they meet high standards for patient safety and care quality. They focus on providing comfort. Their team works hard to serve the Dallas County area with a clear, professional approach to hospice medicine.
About Silverado Hospice Dallas/Fort Worth
This is a for-profit hospice agency. They earned Medicare certification in 2008. The Joint Commission accreditation is a major mark of quality. They send experts to check if a hospice meets strict rules for safety and care. This keeps the bar high for patients. The staff includes three registered nurses and one licensed practical nurse. A physician leads the medical side of their work. They also have 14 volunteers on their team. These volunteers offer extra support to families during tough times. The small staff size means your loved one gets focused attention from a specific group of people. Most families look for this kind of consistency. It helps build a strong bond between the staff and your family members.
Quality of Care
What Is Hospice Care Like in Addison?
Hospice care in Addison focuses on comfort for the patient. It aims to manage pain and symptoms at home. This team brings care to where you live. They use a mix of medical experts to help. You get access to a doctor, nurses, and volunteers. The goal is to keep patients comfortable and surrounded by loved ones. They handle the medical details. This allows families to focus on spending time together. The staff provides support for both the patient and the caregivers. It is a team effort. You are not just getting medicine. You are getting a group of people who want to improve your daily life. They work in the Dallas area to ensure help is nearby when you need it most.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Choosing a hospice provider is a big step. You should ask about their response times. Ask how they handle pain management at night or on weekends. It helps to know who will visit the home. Ask how often the nurse will stop by to check on the patient. You should also ask how they support family members with grief. Do they have volunteers who can help with chores or errands? Find out how they coordinate with the patient's regular doctor. Clear answers help you feel confident in your choice. Take your time with these questions. You deserve to know exactly how they will care for your family.
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