American Star Home Health Care Inc
Lubbock, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971523)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 21 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (806) 687-6547 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score comparison for American Star Home Health Care Inc, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for any future updates to this hospice's ratings.
American Star Home Health Care Inc serves 21 ZIP codes from its office in Lubbock, Texas, in Lubbock County. Families in this service area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address is covered.
Yes, American Star Home Health Care Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 971523, certified since July 10, 2019. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
American Star Home Health Care Inc is a for-profit hospice serving the Lubbock, Texas area. It has been Medicare-certified since July 10, 2019 (CCN 971523), meaning it has met federal requirements to provide hospice care to Medicare beneficiaries for several years.
CMS Care Compare publishes a range of quality measures for hospices based on family caregiver surveys (CAHPS) and clinical process data. For this hospice, CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 — this is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality. Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for comparison against the Texas state average of 94.72, nor has it reported how this hospice compares to that state average ("not reported"). A care index score of 8 is listed, though CMS has not detailed the specific components behind that figure in the data provided.
American Star Home Health Care Inc serves 21 ZIP codes from its office in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, giving families in the region access to hospice services.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to check the official listing directly for the most current information and to confirm any details that matter to their decision.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. American Star Home Health Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 971523) since July 10, 2019, 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, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts rather than reflecting poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not reported a composite process score comparison for this hospice against the Texas state average of 94.72; CMS lists this as "not reported."
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
American Star Home Health Care Inc serves 21 ZIP codes from its Lubbock, Texas office in Lubbock County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 21 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 determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and family surveys are better indicators when available.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 10, 2019.
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 those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it is a care choice, not giving up, and patients can discuss their goals with their doctor at any time.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; please contact American Star Home Health Care Inc at (806) 687-6547 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 American Star Home Health Care Inc at (806) 687-6547 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver experience ratings, how the hospice supports patients and families, and its service area; contact American Star Home Health Care Inc at (806) 687-6547 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up American Star Home Health Care Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971523?state=TX to review its current CMS-reported 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.