Destiny Hospice And Palliative Care Llc
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A91571)
CMS process measure: 42.42 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 24 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (346) 564-6682 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Destiny Hospice And Palliative Care in the data available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 42.42, below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Destiny Hospice And Palliative Care serves 24 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County.
Yes, Destiny Hospice And Palliative Care LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN A91571), certified since November 7, 2022, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Destiny Hospice And Palliative Care LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice serving the Houston, Texas area, based in Harris County. The listing data provided does not specify whether the agency is for-profit, non-profit, or government-run; families wishing to confirm ownership type can check Medicare Care Compare directly. Destiny Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 7, 2022 (CCN A91571).
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice in the data provided, which often happens when a hospice has served too few patients to generate a statistically reliable survey sample. This does not indicate poor quality — it simply means the figures are not yet available. On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Destiny Hospice scored 42.42, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average on this measure. A supplemental care index score of 7 was also reported, though its context is limited without additional CMS detail.
Destiny Hospice reports serving 24 ZIP codes from its Houston office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no separate cost information is included here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to review the current listing directly at Care Compare for the most up-to-date figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Destiny Hospice And Palliative Care LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN A91571) since November 7, 2022, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose 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 in the available data, which often occurs when patient counts are too small for a reliable survey sample.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Destiny Hospice scored 42.42, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 24 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 24 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The data provided does not specify ownership type; families can confirm this on Medicare Care Compare. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Destiny Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 7, 2022.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as certified by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to managing pain and symptoms and supporting quality of life; patients can still receive treatment for other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify service locations for this hospice; contact them at (346) 564-6682 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Destiny Hospice And Palliative Care at (346) 564-6682 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice directly at (346) 564-6682 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Destiny Hospice And Palliative Care LLC directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A91571?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.