Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Houston - Central, Llc
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451562)
CMS process measure: 94.33 (state average 94.72 — at state average)
Serves: 114 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (713) 941-2132 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a specific star rating for this hospice, but 72% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend it, and its composite process score of 94.33 is about at the Texas state average of 94.72. Overall, this reflects care that meets typical state-level performance on CMS's published measures.
This hospice serves 114 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County. Families in and around this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within the service area.
Yes, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Houston - Central, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 451562), since June 17, 1992. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies they meet the eligibility requirements.
About this hospice
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Houston - Central, LLC is a non-profit hospice serving Houston, Texas and the surrounding Harris County area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 17, 1992, giving it decades of history within the Medicare hospice program.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 72% of families said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 77% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided; this can occur when patient survey counts are small, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, this hospice scored 94.33, which CMS classifies as at the state average of 94.72 for Texas. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 43.5% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the most recent published data.
This hospice reports serving 114 ZIP codes from its Houston office, reflecting a broad service area within the region.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are included here. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and review the Care Compare listing for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. This hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 451562) since June 17, 1992, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 72% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 77% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 94.33, which CMS classifies as at the state average of 94.72 for Texas.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 114 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas location in Harris County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 114 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type is one factor among many; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results provide more direct information about experience of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 17, 1992, according to CMS records.
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 people who have decided to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates 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 and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptoms and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care. Please contact the hospice at (713) 941-2132 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 (713) 941-2132 to learn how to begin care, and verify information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality measures, services offered, and how care is coordinated; you can ask the hospice directly at (713) 941-2132 and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice using CCN 451562 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451562?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.