A Ministering Hand Home Care Services
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971740)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 4 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (281) 769-4263 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score for A Ministering Hand Home Care Services, often because too few patients or families were surveyed. This does not indicate poor quality — families can check Medicare Care Compare for the latest updates.
A Ministering Hand Home Care Services serves 4 ZIP codes from its Houston, TX office in Harris County.
Yes, A Ministering Hand Home Care Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 971740, since October 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
A Ministering Hand Home Care Services is a for-profit hospice located in Houston, Texas, serving Harris County. It has been Medicare-certified since October 7, 2021 (CCN 971740).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregiver survey (CAHPS) results — including the overall star rating, the percentage who would definitely recommend this hospice, and the percentage rating it 9 or 10 — have not been published for this hospice. CMS often withholds these figures when the number of surveyed patients or families is too small to report reliably; this is not an indication of poor quality, simply that CMS has not released the data.
Likewise, CMS's composite process measure score for this hospice is not currently reported, so a comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 cannot be made at this time. Families are encouraged to check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current figures, as CMS updates this information periodically.
A Ministering Hand Home Care Services serves a service area covering 4 ZIP codes from its Houston office.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis. No cost or fee details beyond this are provided here.
All figures in this profile are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent vintage available to this directory. Families seeking further detail on staffing, services, or specific care arrangements should contact the hospice directly.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. A Ministering Hand Home Care Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 971740) since October 7, 2021, 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; this does not suggest poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 can be made at this time.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 4 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 4 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
A Ministering Hand Home Care Services is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but it is disclosed by CMS for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 7, 2021.
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 focuses on comfort for people who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions and can leave hospice care if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This directory's CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact A Ministering Hand Home Care Services at (281) 769-4263 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin the process, contact A Ministering Hand Home Care Services directly at (281) 769-4263 and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver availability, how care needs are met, and CAHPS survey results; for specifics about this hospice, contact them at (281) 769-4263 and review their Medicare Care Compare profile.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971740?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.