Altus Hospice
Sugar Land, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671562)
CMS process measure: 97.12 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 92 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (281) 493-9744 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Altus Hospice had 77% of family caregivers say they would definitely recommend it, and 80% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10, based on CMS survey data. Its CMS composite process score of 97.12 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Altus Hospice serves 92 ZIP codes from its office in Sugar Land, Texas, in Fort Bend County.
Yes, Altus Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671562), certified since April 18, 2007, 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 serving Sugar Land, Texas and the surrounding Fort Bend County area, Medicare-certified since April 18, 2007 (CCN 671562). According to CMS Care Compare data, Altus Hospice serves 92 ZIP codes from its Sugar Land office.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 77% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 80% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Altus Hospice scored 97.12, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 71.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the available data.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify. No cost or coverage details beyond that are included here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to review the most current data directly at Medicare.gov and to contact Altus Hospice for details on scheduling and services not captured in CMS's published measures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Altus Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671562) since April 18, 2007, 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, 77% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Altus Hospice, and 80% 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 97.12 on CMS's composite process measure, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Altus Hospice serves 92 ZIP codes from its Sugar Land, Texas office in Fort Bend County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 92 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 determine quality on its own; CMS quality measures and family caregiver survey results are more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Altus Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 18, 2007.
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 people who have stopped curative treatment and are expected to have a limited life expectancy, typically six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify the settings where Altus Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (281) 493-9744 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Altus Hospice directly at (281) 493-9744 and confirm current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about family caregiver survey results, CMS quality scores, the size of the service area, and how care needs will be met; you can review these details for Altus Hospice on Medicare Care Compare and confirm specifics by calling (281) 493-9744.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Altus Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671562?state=TX to see the most 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.