Castle Palliative Care Llc
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971716)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 2 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (832) 231-1679 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS survey results or a composite process score for Castle Palliative Care LLC, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. Families can check Medicare Care Compare for updates as CMS releases more data over time.
Castle Palliative Care LLC serves 2 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County.
Yes, Castle Palliative Care LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 971716, since October 21, 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Castle Palliative Care LLC is a for-profit hospice located in Houston, Texas, serving Harris County. It has been certified by Medicare since October 21, 2021.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Castle Palliative Care LLC does not currently have published results from the CAHPS Hospice Survey, which asks family caregivers about their experience. This means CMS has not released a star rating, a percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or a percentage who rated it 9-10 for this provider. Often this happens when the number of surveyed patients is too small to report reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison against the Texas state average of 94.72 is available at this time. Families are encouraged to check Medicare Care Compare periodically, as CMS updates these figures over time.
Castle Palliative Care LLC serves a service area covering 2 ZIP codes from its Houston office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No specific costs, staffing details, or services beyond what is listed here have been provided, and families should contact the hospice directly for further information. All figures in this profile are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Castle Palliative Care LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 971716) since October 21, 2021, 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, often because 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 score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 is currently possible.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 2 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 2 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Castle Palliative Care LLC is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate the quality of care, but it is part of the public record on Care Compare.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 21, 2021.
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 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 the illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Castle Palliative Care LLC at (832) 231-1679 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact Castle Palliative Care LLC directly at (832) 231-1679 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Castle Palliative Care LLC at (832) 231-1679 for specifics not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view official CMS data for Castle Palliative Care LLC at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971716?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.