Heart to Heart Hospice of Tyler Ltd
90% would definitely recommend
72/ 100
Hospice of East Texas
Hospice · 4111 University Blvd, Tyler, TX 75701
Family caregiver survey rating
81/ 100
Excellent
At a glance
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 09/15/1989 · CCN 451534
- Rank in Tyler
- #1 of 10 hospices
- Rank in Texas
- #30 of 584 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 232 patients
- County
- Smith
- Service area
- 120 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 3 of 3 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 98.9% | 94.7% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 74.9% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 10 | 8.4 | 8.8 | Better |
The composite process measure covers 7 care processes at admission. The Hospice Care Index runs 0–10.
What families say (CAHPS Hospice survey)
Survey results: better than the national average on 6 of 7 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 87% | 81% | 82% | Better |
| Always provided timely help | 86% | 77% | 78% | Better |
| Always treated patient with respect | 94% | 90% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 92% | 89% | 91% | About the same |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 85% | 76% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 91% | 81% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 95% | 83% | 85% | Better |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 6 of 10 reported measures, worse on 2.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 4.4% | — | 0.5% | Better |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 53% | — | 52.4% | About the same |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 12.6% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 30.7% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 7.5% | — | 8.5% | About the same |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 1% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $10,607 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 15.8 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 14% | — | 9.6% | Better |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 96.9% | — | 89.3% | Better |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Who this hospice cares for
Patient diagnoses
Cancer31%
Dementia11%
Stroke8%
Heart/circulatory disease22%
Respiratory disease8%
Other conditions20%
Where care is provided
Private home57%
Assisted living9%
Nursing facility26%
Inpatient hospice unit5%
Other2%
Location and service area
Approximate location (ZIP code center). Open in Google Maps
ZIP codes served (120)
75013, 75020, 75103, 75116, 75117, 75124, 75127, 75140, 75147, 75148, 75156, 75159, 75163, 75169, 75220, 75243, 75401, 75410, 75440, 75444, 75494, 75497, 75570, 75601, 75602, 75603, 75604, 75605, 75607, 75608, 75631, 75633, 75640, 75643, 75644, 75645, 75647, 75650, 75651, 75652, 75653, 75654, 75657, 75660, 75662, 75663, 75666, 75667, 75670, 75672, 75681, 75682, 75683, 75684, 75691, 75693, 75701, 75702, 75703, 75704, 75705, 75706, 75707, 75708, 75709, 75710, 75711, 75712, 75713, 75750, 75751, 75752, 75754, 75755, 75756, 75757, 75758, 75760, 75762, 75763, 75764, 75765, 75766, 75770, 75771, 75773, 75778, 75783, 75784, 75785, 75789, 75790, 75791, 75792, 75801, 75802, 75803, 75832, 75839, 75840, 75853, 75861, 75901, 75925, 75935, 75943, 75946, 75961, 75963, 75964, 75965, 75975, 76065, 76367, 76904, 77021, 77523, 77833, 79109, 79110
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hospice of East Texas Medicare-certified?
Yes. Hospice of East Texas (CMS Certification Number 451534) has been Medicare-certified since 09/15/1989, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Hospice of East Texas compare to other hospices in Tyler?
Hospice of East Texas ranks #1 of 10 hospices based in Tyler on the Scorecard score, with 5 stars.
What areas does Hospice of East Texas serve?
Hospice of East Texas reports serving 120 ZIP codes to CMS, including 75013, 75020, 75103, 75116, 75117. Call (903) 266-3400 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Hospice of East Texas. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.