UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES
Provider Information
- Address
- 1208 COUNTRY CLUB LANE STE #C
FORT WORTH, TX 76112 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- December 4, 1997
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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 August 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) | 14 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 3 |
| Physicians | 1 |
28
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 UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Provided directly by this hospice
- Type of inpatient care
- Respite care (up to five days at a time, to give family caregivers a break)
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Supplied directly by this hospice
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.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2020.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES compares to hospices nationwide.
10.7 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 33rd percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
17
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 day10.7 min
Ranks better than about 33% 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 weekends11.1%
Ranks better than about 76% 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 life99.6%
Ranks better than about 92% 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 visits76.3%
Ranks better than about 17% 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 care11.8%
Ranks better than about 18% 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 months23.5%
Ranks better than about 82% 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 care14.7%
Ranks better than about 18% 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 hospice2.9%
Ranks better than about 26% 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)97th 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$9,968 · 10th 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 62.7% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Pain assessment73.0%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment100%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life62.7%
- All care steps completed76.5%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer22%
- Dementia28%
- Heart and circulatory disease14%
- Lung and respiratory disease15%
- Other conditions14%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
About Universal Health Services
Universal Health Services provides hospice care to families in Fort Worth, Texas. They have served the area since late 1997. This freestanding hospice center offers end of life support for people in Tarrant County. Choosing the right care team matters. You want a team that knows the local area well. This provider works to offer comfort when it counts the most.
About Universal Health Services
This is a for profit hospice provider. They have been certified by Medicare for over twenty-five years. That long history shows they understand federal rules for patient care. They operate as a freestanding hospice. This means they are not part of a hospital system. They focus solely on hospice services. Families should know that Medicare certification requires meeting strict quality standards. These standards cover everything from pain management to emotional support. The team here consists of twenty-eight staff members. This includes fourteen registered nurses and three licensed practical nurses. They also have one physician on staff to oversee medical needs. Having a dedicated medical team helps ensure that symptoms remain managed. That is their primary goal for every patient.
Quality Performance
What Is Hospice Care Like in Fort Worth?
Hospice care in Fort Worth centers on comfort at home or in a facility. The goal is to improve the quality of each day. You might wonder who handles the daily care tasks. At this location, the team includes fourteen registered nurses. These nurses handle the clinical needs of patients. They work with three licensed practical nurses and one physician. This staffing mix allows them to monitor health changes closely. They can adjust care plans quickly if pain or symptoms change. The staff supports both the patient and their family members. They focus on pain relief and emotional peace. It is a team effort. They aim to make the final months as calm and comfortable as possible for everyone involved.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
You should feel confident before choosing a hospice team. Ask how quickly a nurse can arrive if an emergency happens at night. Find out how they handle pain management plans. Ask if the physician works closely with the primary doctor. You should also ask about the support services offered to family members. These answers help you see if their values match your own needs. Take your time to talk with them. You deserve clear answers about how they will care for your loved one.
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