Cross Stone Hospice
Katy, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971766)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 6 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (713) 553-1321 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not yet published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Cross Stone Hospice, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. This is common for smaller hospices and does not necessarily reflect the quality of care provided.
Cross Stone Hospice serves 6 ZIP codes from its Katy, Texas office in Harris County.
Yes, Cross Stone Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 971766, since December 10, 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Cross Stone Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Katy, Texas, serving Harris County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since December 10, 2021 (CCN 971766), meaning it has met federal health and safety standards required to provide hospice services to Medicare beneficiaries.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not yet published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — such as the caregiver star rating, the percentage of families who would definitely recommend the hospice, or the percentage of families rating it 9-10 — for Cross Stone Hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate anything negative about the quality of care provided; it simply means the data has not been reported yet.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison can be made to the Texas state average of 94.72 at this time. Families are encouraged to check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current information, as CMS updates these figures periodically.
Cross Stone Hospice's service area, based on available data, covers 6 ZIP codes from its Katy, Texas office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures cited here come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; no cost details beyond this general statement are included.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Cross Stone Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 971766) as of December 10, 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 Cross Stone Hospice, often because of 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 score for Cross Stone Hospice, so no comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 is currently possible.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Cross Stone Hospice serves 6 ZIP codes from its office in Katy, Texas, in Harris County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 6 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Cross Stone Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, and CMS certification standards apply equally to all ownership types.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Cross Stone Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 10, 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 is for those who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates 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, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it is a care choice, not giving up.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Cross Stone Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (713) 553-1321 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the intake process; please contact Cross Stone Hospice at (713) 553-1321 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Cross Stone Hospice at (713) 553-1321 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Cross Stone Hospice (CCN 971766) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971766?state=TX to review the latest CMS-published 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.