1St Choice Hospice Llc
Huntsville, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671636)
CMS process measure: 84.48 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 32 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (936) 295-7100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for 1St Choice Hospice Llc, so no star rating or percent-recommend figures are available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 84.48, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
1St Choice Hospice Llc serves 32 ZIP codes from its Huntsville, Texas office in Walker County.
Yes, 1St Choice Hospice Llc is Medicare-certified (CCN 671636), certified since July 2, 2009, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
1St Choice Hospice LLC is a for-profit hospice agency based in Huntsville, Texas, serving Walker County and the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 2, 2009, meaning it has met federal requirements to provide hospice services to Medicare beneficiaries for over a decade.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for 1St Choice Hospice LLC. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient volumes and does not indicate poor quality of care \u2014 it simply means CMS does not have enough survey responses to report these figures publicly.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, 1St Choice Hospice LLC scored 84.48, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72. This places the agency below the state average on this particular measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 42.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
1St Choice Hospice LLC serves 32 ZIP codes from its Huntsville office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the latest updates.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, 1St Choice Hospice Llc is Medicare-certified (CCN 671636) since July 2, 2009, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 84.48, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
1St Choice Hospice Llc serves 32 ZIP codes from its office in Huntsville, Walker County, Texas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 32 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run \u2014 and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is one factor families may want to know.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 2, 2009.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a person is nearing the end of life, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the illness; it does not mean giving up on medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided \u2014 at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (936) 295-7100 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact 1St Choice Hospice Llc directly at (936) 295-7100 to discuss starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, coverage area, staff availability, and how quality is measured; contact 1St Choice Hospice Llc at (936) 295-7100 for specifics and review its Medicare Care Compare profile.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up 1St Choice Hospice Llc using CCN 671636 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671636?state=TX.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.