A & S Hospice And Palliative Care Llc
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971692)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 19 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (346) 312-3723 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for A & S Hospice And Palliative Care LLC, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is available. CMS also lists the composite process measure comparison to the Texas state average as not reported for this hospice.
A & S Hospice And Palliative Care LLC serves 19 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County.
Yes, A & S Hospice And Palliative Care LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN 971692, certified since September 14, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
A & S Hospice And Palliative Care LLC is a for-profit hospice located in Houston, Texas, serving families in Harris County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 14, 2021.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet published this data.
CMS lists a care index score of 7 for this hospice. A composite process measure comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 is listed by CMS as 'not reported' for this hospice, so no direct comparison can be made at this time.
A & S Hospice And Palliative Care LLC reports serving 19 ZIP codes from its Houston office, reflecting the geographic reach of its care area.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically; families are encouraged to check the official Care Compare listing for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, A & S Hospice And Palliative Care LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 971692) since September 14, 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 with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists this hospice's composite process measure comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 as 'not reported,' though a care index score of 7 is listed.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 19 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 19 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
A & S Hospice And Palliative Care LLC is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not determine quality of care, but it is a fact families may want to know.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 14, 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 those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the underlying illness, but it does not mean giving up all forms of 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 (346) 312-3723 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 the hospice at (346) 312-3723 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, coverage area, staffing, and how caregivers have rated their experience; contact the hospice at (346) 312-3723 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify this hospice's certification and available quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971692?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.