Celestial Hospice, Inc
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971769)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (713) 874-1234 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Celestial Hospice, Inc, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. This is often due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than a reflection of care quality.
Celestial Hospice, Inc serves 1 ZIP code from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County.
Yes, Celestial Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 971769, since June 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Celestial Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice agency located in Houston, Texas, serving families in Harris County. According to Medicare Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 8, 2022, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice providers.
CMS gathers feedback from family caregivers through the CAHPS Hospice Survey and tracks quality through process measures such as the composite process score. For Celestial Hospice, Inc, CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10, in the current Care Compare dataset. This often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable figures, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process score for this hospice, so no comparison can be made to the Texas state average of 94.72 at this time. Celestial Hospice, Inc currently serves 1 ZIP code from its Houston office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost or coverage details beyond that are available in this dataset. All figures cited here come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and to review the Care Compare listing for the most current information before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Celestial Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified, effective June 8, 2022. 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 survey results for this hospice, often due to a small number of surveyed patients. This does not indicate anything negative about the care provided.
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 it cannot currently be compared to the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Celestial Hospice, Inc serves 1 ZIP code from its Houston, Texas location 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?
Celestial Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine care quality, but families may want to consider it alongside CMS survey and quality data when available.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 8, 2022.
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 is for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, 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 all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This dataset does not specify care settings for Celestial Hospice, Inc; contact the hospice at (713) 874-1234 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin care, contact the hospice directly at (713) 874-1234 and confirm eligibility and enrollment steps; you can also verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, how care is coordinated, and how the hospice supports patients and caregivers; contact Celestial Hospice, Inc at (713) 874-1234 for specifics not listed in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Celestial Hospice, Inc's official Care Compare listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971769?state=TX to confirm certification status and any published 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.