Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Houston - North, Llc
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671741)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 181 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (281) 847-6300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave this hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 2 stars, with 70% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 100.00, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Houston - North serves 181 ZIP codes from its Houston, TX office in Harris County.
Yes, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Houston - North is Medicare-certified (CCN 671741, since 2013); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Houston - North, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Houston, Texas, serving families in Harris County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 21, 2013 (CCN 671741).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 2 stars. In that same survey, 70% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 70% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10, and notes that 39.7% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, based on the most recently published CMS data.
This hospice reports serving 181 ZIP codes from its Houston office, indicating a broad service area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to review the most current data directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, this hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671741) since January 21, 2013, 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's CAHPS survey data shows an overall rating of 2 stars, with 70% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 70% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 181 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 181 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but CMS publishes it as part of its transparency data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 21, 2013.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for people who are no longer pursuing curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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 medical or emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (281) 847-6300 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin care, contact the hospice directly at (281) 847-6300 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and what its service area covers — the hospice at (281) 847-6300 can answer specifics beyond what CMS publishes.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice using CCN 671741 at medicare.gov/care-compare, or use the link https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671741?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.