Ability Hospice
Webster, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971749)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 5 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (409) 202-7477 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not yet published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Ability Hospice, often because a hospice is newer or has too few surveyed patients for public reporting. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for any future updates to these ratings.
Ability Hospice serves 5 ZIP codes from its Webster, Texas office in Harris County, according to CMS data.
Yes, Ability Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 971749, since September 13, 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ability Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Webster, Texas, serving Harris County. It has been Medicare-certified since September 13, 2021, meaning it meets federal health and safety standards required to provide hospice services to Medicare beneficiaries.
CMS Care Compare, the federal government's public reporting site, has not yet published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Ability Hospice. This is common for hospices that are newer to certification or that have not yet accumulated enough surveyed patient families to meet CMS's public reporting thresholds, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 is currently available. As more data becomes available, these figures may be added to Care Compare in future reporting cycles.
According to CMS data, Ability Hospice serves 5 ZIP codes from its Webster, Texas office. Families considering hospice care are encouraged to confirm current service areas directly with the hospice.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details directly with CMS Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Ability Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 971749) since September 13, 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 Ability 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?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Ability Hospice, so no comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Ability Hospice serves 5 ZIP codes from its Webster, Texas office in Harris County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 5 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ability Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor families may consider alongside CMS quality data, but it does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Ability Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 13, 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 is for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it is not about giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Ability Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (409) 202-7477 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 Ability Hospice directly at (409) 202-7477 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about services offered, coverage area, staff availability, and CMS quality data; contact Ability Hospice at (409) 202-7477 for specifics not covered in this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ability Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971749?state=TX to review its current CMS-reported information.
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.