Always Here Hospice And Palliative Care Llc
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971724)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 5 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (832) 350-2573 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS survey results or a composite process score for Always Here Hospice And Palliative Care LLC, often because of small patient counts rather than any quality concern. For comparison, the Texas state average composite process score is 94.72, and families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for any future updates.
Always Here Hospice And Palliative Care LLC serves 5 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Always Here Hospice And Palliative Care LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN 971724, certified since 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Always Here Hospice And Palliative Care LLC is a for-profit hospice located in Houston, Texas, serving families in Harris County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 19, 2021.
CMS collects family caregiver experiences through the CAHPS Hospice Survey and publishes quality measures such as the composite process score, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes. For Always Here Hospice And Palliative Care LLC, CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating, a percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or a percentage rating the hospice 9-10, nor has it published a composite process score, care index score, or visits-near-end-of-life percentage. This is often the case for smaller hospices where CMS withholds figures due to limited patient counts, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality. For comparison, the Texas state average composite process score is 94.72, based on CMS's published vintage of data.
Always Here Hospice And Palliative Care LLC currently serves 5 ZIP codes from its Houston office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost or fee details are included here. Families are encouraged to review the hospice directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any specific questions about services, staffing, or how to begin care, since this profile is limited strictly to the CMS data made available.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Always Here Hospice And Palliative Care LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 971724), certified since December 19, 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 survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts rather than indicating a quality issue.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for this hospice; the Texas state average composite process score is 94.72 for comparison.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 5 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 5 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but families may want to consider it alongside other measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 19, 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 curing an illness, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting focus to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical care directed at comfort.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (832) 350-2573 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This process is not detailed in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (832) 350-2573 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, staff availability, how care needs are addressed, and CMS quality measures; contact the hospice at (832) 350-2573 for specifics not covered in this CMS-based profile.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Always Here Hospice And Palliative Care LLC directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971724?state=TX to review its current CMS-published 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.