Altus Hospice
Beaumont, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451596)
CMS process measure: 96.3 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 44 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (409) 832-4582 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 90% would definitely recommend Altus Hospice, and 89% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, Altus Hospice scored 96.30, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Altus Hospice serves 44 ZIP codes from its Beaumont, Texas office in Jefferson County.
Yes, Altus Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 451596), certified since 1994, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Altus Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Beaumont, Texas, serving Jefferson County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since April 26, 1994 (CCN 451596), meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, 90% of family caregivers surveyed said they would definitely recommend Altus Hospice to others, and 89% rated their overall experience with the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this listing in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, Altus Hospice scored 96.30, 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 71.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the CMS data provided.
Altus Hospice's service area covers 44 ZIP codes from its Beaumont office, reflecting a broad reach across the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Altus Hospice?
Yes, Altus Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 451596), certified since April 26, 1994, 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?
According to CMS data, 90% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Altus Hospice, and 89% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Altus Hospice scored 96.30 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Altus Hospice serves 44 ZIP codes from its Beaumont, Texas office in Jefferson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 44 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Altus Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but it is disclosed by CMS for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Altus Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 26, 1994.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure, typically when a patient has a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a doctor.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean a patient is denied medical attention or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Altus Hospice; please contact the hospice at (409) 832-4582 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 Altus Hospice at (409) 832-4582 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care compares to state averages, and the service area — all of which are reported for Altus Hospice above; for specifics like staffing or services, contact the hospice at (409) 832-4582.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Altus Hospice (CCN 451596) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451596?state=TX to review current CMS data.
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.