Brightside Hospice And Palliative Care Corporation
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A91707)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (832) 973-1111 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not yet published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Brightside Hospice And Palliative Care Corporation, often because it is newly certified or has a small number of surveyed patients. This does not indicate poor quality — it simply means the data is not yet available on Medicare Care Compare.
Brightside Hospice And Palliative Care Corporation serves 1 ZIP code from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County, according to CMS data.
Yes, Brightside Hospice And Palliative Care Corporation is Medicare-certified (CCN A91707), certified since April 22, 2024. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Brightside Hospice And Palliative Care Corporation is a Medicare-certified hospice serving the Houston, Texas area from an office in Harris County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 22, 2024 (CCN A91707).
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice — no star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 is currently available. This is common for newly certified hospices or those with small patient counts, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality; it simply means CMS does not yet have enough survey responses to report.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 is possible at this time. The hospice's ownership type is not listed in the available CMS data.
Based on CMS data, Brightside Hospice And Palliative Care Corporation currently serves 1 ZIP code from its Houston office.
Families should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly or review the CMS Care Compare listing for the most current information before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Brightside Hospice And Palliative Care Corporation is Medicare-certified (CCN A91707) as of April 22, 2024, 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 with newly certified hospices or small patient counts; 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 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?
The ownership type is not listed in the available CMS data; ownership type can be worth knowing but does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 22, 2024, 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 ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped seeking a cure, typically when a doctor certifies 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 on care, symptom management, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (832) 973-1111 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice at (832) 973-1111 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (832) 973-1111 to ask these questions directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Brightside Hospice And Palliative Care Corporation (CCN A91707) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A91707?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.