Bluevine Hospice
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971541)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 21 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (281) 751-8333 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Bluevine Hospice, often because of a small number of surveyed patients. CMS does list a care index score of 7 for this hospice, but this has not been compared to the Texas state average.
Bluevine Hospice serves 21 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County. Families in the surrounding area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Bluevine Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CMS Certification Number 971541, certified since May 3, 2019. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bluevine Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Houston, Texas, serving families in Harris County. According to CMS Care Compare data, Bluevine Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 3, 2019.
CMS publishes a CAHPS Hospice Survey that captures what family caregivers report about their experience with a hospice, including a star rating, the percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percentage who rated the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10. For Bluevine Hospice, CMS has not published these CAHPS survey results, which often happens when a hospice has served too few patients in the survey period for CMS to report reliable figures. This is not an indication of poor quality — it simply means the data is not yet available.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Bluevine Hospice that can be compared to the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS does list a care index score of 7 for this hospice, though CMS has not indicated how this compares to the state average for this measure.
Bluevine Hospice reports serving 21 ZIP codes from its Houston office, giving families in the surrounding area an accessible point of contact for hospice services.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with Bluevine Hospice and to review the most recent figures on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Bluevine Hospice?
Yes, Bluevine Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 971541, since May 3, 2019), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about Bluevine Hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Bluevine Hospice, 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?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Bluevine Hospice to compare against the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS does list a care index score of 7 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Bluevine Hospice serves 21 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 21 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Bluevine Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is one factor families may want to consider alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Bluevine Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 3, 2019, 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 to manage symptoms and improve comfort, while hospice care is focused specifically on comfort for patients 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 treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify where Bluevine Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (281) 751-8333 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 Bluevine Hospice at (281) 751-8333 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about family caregiver satisfaction results, how the hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, the ZIP codes served, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified — contact Bluevine Hospice at (281) 751-8333 for details not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Bluevine Hospice's current CMS data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971541?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.