Astral Palliative Hospice Care Inc
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A91732)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (240) 413-8560 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not yet published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Astral Palliative Hospice Care Inc, likely because it is a newly certified hospice. Families can check Medicare Care Compare over time as more data becomes available, or contact the hospice directly for more information.
Astral Palliative Hospice Care Inc serves 1 ZIP code from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Astral Palliative Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN A91732, certified since August 2, 2024. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Astral Palliative Hospice Care Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Houston, Texas, serving patients in Harris County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 2, 2024, making it a relatively newly certified provider. CMS Care Compare data does not include ownership type information for this hospice at this time; families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly to confirm this detail.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the case for hospices that are newly certified or have small patient counts, and it should not be interpreted as a reflection of poor quality — simply that CMS has not yet published enough survey responses to report results.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 can be made at this time. As more data becomes available, CMS may publish these measures in future reporting periods.
Based on CMS Care Compare data, Astral Palliative Hospice Care Inc reports serving 1 ZIP code from its Houston office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families should verify current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare.gov.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Astral Palliative Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A91732), certified since August 2, 2024. 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 for this hospice, often due to small patient counts or its recent certification date; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 can be made at this time.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice serves 1 ZIP code 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 1 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS Care Compare data does not include ownership type for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (240) 413-8560 to confirm this detail.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 2, 2024, according to CMS Care Compare data.
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 focused on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (240) 413-8560 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (240) 413-8560 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about services provided, staffing, how care is coordinated, and CMS survey results; contact the hospice at (240) 413-8560 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify this hospice's certification and any published quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A91732?state=TX.
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.