Amor Hospice Care, Inc.
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971700)
CMS process measure: 96.51 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 86 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (832) 559-0911 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for Amor Hospice Care, often because too few patients were surveyed. On CMS's quality process composite measure, Amor Hospice Care scored 96.51, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Amor Hospice Care serves 86 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County. Families should confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Amor Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 971700), certified since September 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
About this hospice
Amor Hospice Care, Inc. is a for-profit hospice serving the Houston, Texas area from its office in Harris County. It has been Medicare-certified since September 2, 2021 (CCN 971700).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Amor Hospice Care. This is often the case when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable results, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's quality process composite measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Amor Hospice Care scored 96.51, 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 58.1% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, according to the data.
Amor Hospice Care reports serving 86 ZIP codes from its Houston base, indicating a broad service area within the Houston region.
As a Medicare-certified hospice, Amor Hospice Care's services are covered under the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients whose doctor certifies a terminal prognosis. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with CMS and the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Amor Hospice Care?
Yes. Amor Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 971700), certified since September 2, 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 family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for Amor Hospice Care, which often happens when too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Amor Hospice Care's composite process score is 96.51, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Amor Hospice Care reports serving 86 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 86 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Amor Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not directly determine quality, but it can be one factor families consider alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Amor Hospice Care has been Medicare-certified since September 2, 2021.
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 and is generally for patients with a terminal prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the goal of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings; please contact Amor Hospice Care at (832) 559-0911 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not describe the intake process; contact Amor Hospice Care directly at (832) 559-0911 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality scores, service area, caregiver support, and how care needs will be met; contact Amor Hospice Care at (832) 559-0911 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Amor Hospice Care (CCN 971700) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971700?state=TX to confirm current ratings and details.
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.