Direct Hospice Care Inc
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971504)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (281) 888-6645 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Direct Hospice Care Inc, often because of small patient counts, which does not indicate poor quality. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly or contact the hospice for more information.
Direct Hospice Care Inc serves 1 ZIP code from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County, according to CMS data.
Yes, Direct Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 971504, since October 16, 2018); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Direct Hospice Care Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Houston, Texas, serving Harris County. It has been certified by Medicare since October 16, 2018 (CCN 971504).
CMS Care Compare, the federal government's public reporting site for hospice quality, has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice — including the overall star rating, the percentage of caregivers who said they would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percentage who rated the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality; it simply means CMS has not yet released a survey sample large enough to report.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison can be made to the Texas state average composite score of 94.72 at this time.
According to CMS data, Direct Hospice Care Inc currently serves 1 ZIP code from its Houston office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost or fee information is provided here. Families are encouraged to consult Medicare Care Compare directly and to contact the hospice for any details not covered by published CMS data, such as staffing, specific services, or how to begin care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Direct Hospice Care Inc has been Medicare-certified since October 16, 2018 (CCN 971504), 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, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not imply poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
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.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Direct Hospice Care Inc serves 1 ZIP code 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 1 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Direct Hospice Care Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is disclosed by CMS for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 16, 2018.
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 when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; it does not mean a patient will receive no care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Direct Hospice Care Inc at (281) 888-6645 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; please contact Direct Hospice Care Inc at (281) 888-6645 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores, service area, staffing, and how care needs would be met — contact Direct Hospice Care Inc at (281) 888-6645 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Direct Hospice Care Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971504?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.