Buena Vida Hospice
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971588)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 21 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (281) 888-1499 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Buena Vida Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. CMS data does show a care index score of 7, but the composite process measure comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 is listed as not reported.
Buena Vida Hospice serves 21 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Buena Vida Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 971588, certified since September 11, 2020. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Buena Vida Hospice is a for-profit hospice provider located in Houston, Texas, serving families in Harris County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 11, 2020.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Buena Vida Hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality of care; it simply means CMS has not yet released this data publicly.
CMS Care Compare data lists a care index score of 7 for this hospice, and reports that 10.0% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, a measure CMS tracks nationally. The hospice's composite process measure score compared with the Texas state average of 94.72 is listed by CMS as "not reported" for this hospice, so no direct comparison can be made from this data alone.
Buena Vida Hospice reports serving 21 ZIP codes from its Houston office, indicating a moderate geographic service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Buena Vida Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 971588) since September 11, 2020, 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 Buena Vida Hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not imply anything negative about the quality of care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists a care index score of 7 and reports that 10.0% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life; the composite process measure comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 is listed as not reported.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Buena Vida Hospice reports serving 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?
Buena Vida Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and surveys are better indicators when available.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Buena Vida Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 11, 2020.
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 focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and typically have 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 an illness; it does not mean giving up care or support, and pain and symptom management continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where care is delivered; please contact Buena Vida Hospice at (281) 888-1499 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Buena Vida Hospice at (281) 888-1499 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; contact Buena Vida Hospice at (281) 888-1499 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Buena Vida Hospice's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971588?state=TX to confirm current certification and quality 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.