A Giving Heart Hospice And Palliative Care
Missouri, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A91518)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 30 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (281) 416-5596 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for A Giving Heart Hospice And Palliative Care, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. The hospice's composite process measure has also not been reported by CMS for comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72.
A Giving Heart Hospice And Palliative Care serves 30 ZIP codes from its Missouri, Texas office, located in Harris County.
Yes, A Giving Heart Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN A91518, since October 11, 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
A Giving Heart Hospice And Palliative Care is a Medicare-certified hospice serving the Missouri, Texas area, located in Harris County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 11, 2022, according to CMS Care Compare data. CMS has not published the ownership type for this hospice in the data available to us.
Regarding family caregiver experience, CMS has not published CAHPS Hospice Survey results — including a star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or the percentage who rated it 9-10 — for this provider. This is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS quality measures, this hospice has a care index score of 9. CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice specifically, so a comparison to the Texas state average composite score of 94.72 is not available (CMS marks this as 'not reported'). Again, this reflects a gap in published data rather than an indication of the quality of care provided.
A Giving Heart Hospice And Palliative Care reports serving 30 ZIP codes from its Missouri, Texas office, reflecting a fairly broad service area in the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, A Giving Heart Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN A91518, since October 11, 2022), 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 Hospice Survey results for this hospice, often because of a small number of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice has a care index score of 9, but CMS has not published a composite process measure score for it, so no comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 is available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 30 ZIP codes from its Missouri, Texas office in Harris County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 30 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS has not published the ownership type for this hospice in the data available to us; ownership type can be a factor families consider, but it does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 11, 2022.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is for those who have stopped curative treatment and are focusing on comfort, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (281) 416-5596 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice at (281) 416-5596 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures, service area, and staffing; contact the hospice at (281) 416-5596 for specifics not covered in this listing.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up A Giving Heart Hospice And Palliative Care using CCN A91518 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A91518?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.