CEDAR LAKE HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE
Provider Information
- Address
- 218 PARK ST
MALAKOFF, TX 75163 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- October 5, 1992
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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 | 1 |
9
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 CEDAR LAKE HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
An older Medicare record for this hospice lists short-term inpatient care as “not provided.” That code may be out of date. Medicare requires certified hospices to make inpatient care available for symptom management and caregiver respite. Ask this hospice how it arranges a bed if symptoms become hard to manage at home.
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Brought in through an outside supplier
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 CEDAR LAKE HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE compares to hospices nationwide.
11.5 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 41st percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
15
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 day11.5 min
Ranks better than about 41% 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 weekends6%
Ranks better than about 26% 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 life87.3%
Ranks better than about 24% 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 visits62.2%
Ranks better than about 37% 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 care15.8%
Ranks better than about 7% 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 months26.3%
Ranks better than about 77% 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 care5.3%
Ranks better than about 60% 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 hospice0%
Ranks better than about 55% 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)52nd 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$14,521 · 31st 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 8 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 43.1% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Pain assessment97.5%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment97.9%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Visits in the last days of life43.1%
- All care steps completed94.5%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer29%
- Lung and respiratory disease23%
- Other conditions21%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
About CEDAR LAKE HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE
CEDAR LAKE HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE serves the Malakoff area in Henderson County. They provide hospice and home health services to families in need of extra support. The agency has been certified by Medicare since October 1992. This long history shows their commitment to local care standards. They operate as a for-profit organization. Families often look for this type of longevity when they choose a care team.
Provider Background
This agency maintains a small team to focus on individual patient needs. The staff includes three registered nurses, one licensed practical nurse, and a physician. They also have one volunteer on the team. Medicare certification means they must follow strict federal rules for quality and safety. These rules protect your loved ones during their time of care. For-profit status means the agency answers to owners while following these national standards. Being in the community since the early nineties suggests they have a deep history in Texas. You can look at their history as a sign of their experience. It is a simple way to track their growth over several decades.
Quality Performance
What Is Hospice Care Like in MALAKOFF?
Hospice care in this part of Texas focuses on comfort for the patient. The team visits you at home to manage symptoms and provide support. Because this agency has nurses and a doctor on staff, they can handle complex medical needs. They also have a volunteer to help with daily tasks or companionship. The goal is to keep your loved one comfortable in their own house. Care teams work with the family to create a plan that fits your specific daily routine. They handle the medical side so you can spend your energy on being together. It is about making each day as good as it can be for everyone involved.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Asking the right questions helps you feel more prepared. First, ask how quickly a nurse can get to your home if an emergency happens at night. You should also ask what specific tasks the volunteer can help with during the week. Ask how the team will talk to your regular family doctor about changes in care. Finally, ask what happens if your loved one needs a higher level of care than home visits can provide. These answers will help you understand how they work. Do not be afraid to ask for details about their daily routine. You want to know exactly who will enter your home and how they will help.
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