Beacon Hospice Of Greater Houston, L.P.
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741501)
CMS process measure: 95 (state average 94.72 — at state average)
Serves: 12 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (281) 500-5160 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Beacon Hospice Of Greater Houston, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. Its composite process quality score is 95.00, which CMS classifies as at the Texas state average of 94.72.
Beacon Hospice Of Greater Houston serves 12 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Beacon Hospice Of Greater Houston is Medicare-certified, with CCN 741501, certified since May 23, 2013. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Beacon Hospice Of Greater Houston, L.P. is a for-profit hospice located in Houston, Texas, serving families in Harris County. It has been Medicare-certified since May 23, 2013, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 741501.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, such as its overall star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend it, or the percentage giving a top rating of 9 or 10. This absence is often related to a smaller number of surveyed patients and should not be read as a sign of poor quality; it simply means CMS has not yet released that data for this provider.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Beacon Hospice Of Greater Houston scored 95.00, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72. CMS describes this as being at the state average.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 12 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility; no cost or fee details are included here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Beacon Hospice Of Greater Houston is Medicare-certified (CCN 741501, since May 23, 2013), 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 for this hospice, which often happens when the number of surveyed patients is small; this is not an indicator of poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, Beacon Hospice Of Greater Houston scored 95.00, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 12 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 12 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 determine quality by itself; CMS quality measures and surveys are better indicators of performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 23, 2013.
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 is for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than 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 focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care, symptom management, or emotional and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Beacon Hospice Of Greater Houston at (281) 500-5160 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Beacon Hospice Of Greater Houston at (281) 500-5160 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, CMS quality scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Beacon Hospice Of Greater Houston at (281) 500-5160 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Beacon Hospice Of Greater Houston directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741501?state=TX to review current CMS 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.