Choice Health At Home
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671579)
CMS process measure: 93.94 (state average 94.72 — at state average)
Serves: 106 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (713) 522-0160 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said 67% would definitely recommend Choice Health At Home, and 73% rated their care experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 93.94 is about at the Texas state average of 94.72.
Choice Health At Home serves 106 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County.
Yes, Choice Health At Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 671579), certified since 2007; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Choice Health At Home is a for-profit hospice based in Houston, Texas, serving Harris County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since June 7, 2007 (CCN 671579).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 67% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 73% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale. CMS has not published a distinct CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided; where such a rating is not shown, this often reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than an indication of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process quality measure, Choice Health At Home scored 93.94, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — described by CMS as at the state average. CMS Care Compare data also shows a care index score of 10 and reports that visits occurred in the last days of life for 57.3% of patients.
Choice Health At Home reports serving 106 ZIP codes from its Houston office, indicating a fairly broad service area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to the vintage of that published dataset. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Choice Health At Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 671579) since June 7, 2007, 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?
According to CMS Care Compare, 67% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 73% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 93.94, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — CMS describes this as at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Choice Health At Home reports serving 106 ZIP codes from its office in Houston, Harris County, Texas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 106 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Choice Health At Home is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality of care, but families may want to consider it alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 7, 2007.
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 generally for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final stages of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean abandoning medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Choice Health At Home at (713) 522-0160 or 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 Choice Health At Home directly at (713) 522-0160 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quickly staff respond to needs, what services are included, and how care is coordinated; you can review this hospice's published CMS measures and ask the hospice directly at (713) 522-0160.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Choice Health At Home (CCN 671579) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671579?state=TX to confirm current CMS 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.