A Better Hospice
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741647)
CMS process measure: 88.46 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 48 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (713) 239-0690 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for A Better Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scores 88.46, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
A Better Hospice serves 48 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County.
Yes, A Better Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741647, since 2017); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
A Better Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Houston, Texas, serving families in Harris County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since January 13, 2017 (CCN 741647).
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 A Better Hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality of care; it simply means CMS does not have enough survey responses to report a score.
CMS does report a composite process measure for this hospice: a score of 88.46, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72. This places A Better Hospice below the state average on this measure, which reflects how consistently certain routine care processes were documented as being delivered. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 15.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent published data.
A Better Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 48 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the most current figures directly on Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. A Better Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741647) as of January 13, 2017, 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 A Better Hospice, often because of small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 88.46, 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?
A Better Hospice serves 48 ZIP codes from its office in Houston, Harris County, Texas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 48 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
A Better Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it can be useful to know when comparing hospices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 13, 2017.
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 for people who typically have a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — supportive and comfort-focused treatment continues.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact A Better Hospice at (713) 239-0690 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact A Better Hospice at (713) 239-0690 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified — contact A Better Hospice at (713) 239-0690 for details not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up A Better Hospice (CCN 741647) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741647?state=TX to confirm current CMS data.
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.