Venarks Hospice Inc.

For-Profit3 years operating

Richardson, Texas — Dallas County

Venarks Hospice Inc. is a for-profit hospice provider that scores above average overall, ranking in the 32nd percentile in Texas. They perform particularly well in family communication, meeting or exceeding state benchmarks in this area. Worth noting: their Hospice Care Index falls below the state average. When speaking with them, ask about their approach to after-hours care, how they communicate changes in a patient's condition, and what support they offer to caregivers.

Some measures not reported by this provider.

Wayven Quality Score

Above Average

Above 32% of hospices in Texas

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Quality breakdown

Three pillars that make up the overall score. Tap to explore individual measures.

3 measures not reported

Visits in last days of lifeNot reported
Pain screening58

State avg: 92.7

Pain assessmentNot reported
Breathing difficulty screening80

State avg: 92.7

Breathing difficulty treatment100

State avg: 92.7

Bowel care for pain medication patientsNot reported

Note: Family satisfaction scores are from the Texas CAHPS Hospice Survey (state-level, not provider-specific). Providers in this state share these benchmarks.

Overall rating (9-10)80
Would recommend83
Timely care77
Team communication80
Respect90
Emotional & spiritual support88
Symptom management75
Caregiver training76
Treatment preferences documented94

State avg: 92.7

Beliefs & values addressed90

State avg: 92.7

6

HCI Score

out of 10

32%

Percentile

in Texas

#730

State Rank

in Texas

HCI composite score6

State avg: 8.5

HIS composite score50

State avg: 92.7

Continuous care / inpatient days0
Gaps in nursing visits93.2
Nurse care minutes per day6.8

About this provider

Venarks Hospice Inc. performs strongly in Family Support, placing them among the better providers in Texas.

Their Process Integrity scores are near the state average.

Ask about their on-call availability and how they support families between scheduled visits.

Based on federal CMS quality data, updated February 2026.

Hospice Care Index Components

Overall HCI score
6 / 10
Continuous care / inpatient days
0
Gaps in nursing visits
93.2
Nurse care minutes per day
6.8
Visits near death
94.7
Per-beneficiary spending
$32392

Process Quality Measures (HIS)

Composite score
50
Treatment preferences
94
Beliefs & values
90
Pain screening
58
Pain assessment
Not reported
Dyspnea screening
80
Dyspnea treatment
100
Opioid bowel care
Not reported

Utilization & Operations

Visits in last days of life
Not reported
Nurse care minutes / day
6.8
Per-beneficiary spending
$32392
Avg daily census
31 patients

Patient Mix

Cancer
Not reported
Dementia
28%
Heart disease
35%
Respiratory
Not reported
Stroke
Not reported

Data Sources

CCN
A91517
CMS Region
6

All scores come directly from CMS. Providers cannot edit or influence their profile on this site.

Contact

Richardson, TX 75080

(214) 484-4926