Autumncare Hospice
Stafford, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741698)
CMS process measure: 95.83 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 36 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (281) 494-0228 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Autumncare Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its CMS composite process score of 95.83 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Autumncare Hospice serves 36 ZIP codes from its Stafford, Texas office in Fort Bend County.
Yes, Autumncare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741698, certified since December 2017). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Autumncare Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Stafford, Texas, serving families in Fort Bend County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 1, 2017.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for Autumncare Hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet released that data for this provider.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completed a defined set of care processes, Autumncare Hospice scored 95.83, compared with the Texas state average of 94.72. This places the hospice above the state average on this measure, based on CMS Care Compare data. CMS also lists a care index score of 8 for this hospice.
Autumncare Hospice reports serving 36 ZIP codes from its Stafford, Texas office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to the vintage of that published dataset. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Autumncare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741698, certified since December 1, 2017), 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 recommend) for Autumncare Hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Autumncare Hospice's CMS composite process score is 95.83, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Autumncare Hospice serves 36 ZIP codes from its Stafford, Texas office in Fort Bend County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 36 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Autumncare Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but it is one factor families may want to consider alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Autumncare Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 1, 2017, according to CMS records.
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 people with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
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, and patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Autumncare Hospice; please contact the hospice at (281) 494-0228 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the intake process; please contact Autumncare Hospice directly at (281) 494-0228 and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS caregiver ratings, CMS quality scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Autumncare Hospice at (281) 494-0228 for specifics and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Autumncare Hospice (CCN 741698) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741698?state=TX to review its current CMS-reported 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.