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M & L Medical Services Hospice Inc
Hospice · 1801 N Hampton Suite 333, Desoto, TX 75115
Not rated Family caregiver survey rating
–no score
Not enough data to score
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 12/26/2013 · CCN 741500
- Rank in Desoto
- #2 of 2 hospices
- Average daily census
- 3 patients
- County
- Dallas
- Service area
- 11 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 0 of 1 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 8 | 8.4 | 8.8 | About the same |
The composite process measure covers 7 care processes at admission. The Hospice Care Index runs 0–10.
What families say (CAHPS Hospice survey)
CMS has not published these measures for this provider (usually because too few patients were treated in the reporting period).
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 4 of 10 reported measures, worse on 5.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 73.7% | — | 52.4% | Worse |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 7.3% | Better |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 35.7% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 7.1% | — | 8.5% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $21,411 | — | $19,227 | Worse |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 12.4 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 5.6% | — | 9.6% | Worse |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 66.7% | — | 89.3% | Worse |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Who this hospice cares for
Patient diagnoses
Stroke0%
Respiratory disease0%
Where care is provided
Private home91%
Skilled nursing facility9%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (11)
75007, 75088, 75104, 75115, 75141, 75203, 75224, 75232, 75241, 76063, 76065
Other hospices in Desoto
Frequently asked questions
Is M & L Medical Services Hospice Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. M & L Medical Services Hospice Inc (CMS Certification Number 741500) has been Medicare-certified since 12/26/2013, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does M & L Medical Services Hospice Inc compare to other hospices in Desoto?
M & L Medical Services Hospice Inc ranks #2 of 2 hospices based in Desoto on the Scorecard score.
What areas does M & L Medical Services Hospice Inc serve?
M & L Medical Services Hospice Inc reports serving 11 ZIP codes to CMS, including 75007, 75088, 75104, 75115, 75141. Call (972) 228-8500 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with M & L Medical Services Hospice Inc. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.