A Hug Away Healthcare Inc
Katy, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671653)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 16 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (832) 437-1983 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for A Hug Away Healthcare Inc, often because too few surveys were completed to report. Families can contact the hospice directly or check Medicare Care Compare for the most current information.
A Hug Away Healthcare Inc serves 16 ZIP codes from its office in Katy, Texas, in Harris County.
Yes, A Hug Away Healthcare Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 671653, certified since June 15, 2010. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
A Hug Away Healthcare Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Katy, Texas, serving families in Harris County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since June 15, 2010, under CCN 671653.
According to CMS Care Compare data, A Hug Away Healthcare Inc currently serves 16 ZIP codes from its Katy office. CMS has not published a CAHPS family caregiver survey star rating, a percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or a percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider — this is often the case for smaller hospices where too few surveys were completed to report results, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
CMS has also not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no direct comparison to the Texas state average composite score of 94.72 is available at this time. A general care index figure of 7 appears in the data, though CMS has not indicated how this compares to other Texas hospices.
Families considering hospice care from this provider should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility. No cost information is provided here beyond that general fact.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. A Hug Away Healthcare Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 671653) since June 15, 2010, 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 when patient counts are too small to report — it does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for A Hug Away Healthcare Inc, so no comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The hospice serves 16 ZIP codes from its office in Katy, Texas, located in Harris County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 16 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
A Hug Away Healthcare Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but families may want to ask about it when comparing providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 15, 2010.
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 and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, not giving up on care itself.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (832) 437-1983 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm where care is delivered.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (832) 437-1983 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staff availability, how care is coordinated, and CAHPS survey results where available; contact the hospice at (832) 437-1983 for details specific to this provider.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up A Hug Away Healthcare Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671653?state=TX to confirm current certification and quality 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.