Distinguished Hospice, Inc
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A91574)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (832) 868-5122 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Distinguished Hospice, Inc, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. This is often due to small patient survey counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Distinguished Hospice, Inc serves 1 ZIP code from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County, according to CMS data.
Yes, Distinguished Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN A91574, certified since October 12, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Distinguished Hospice, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Houston, Texas, serving families in Harris County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 12, 2022.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens when a hospice has served too few surveyed families for CMS to report a reliable figure. This does not indicate poor quality; it simply means the data is not yet available. Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Distinguished Hospice, so no comparison can be made against the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS has also not published a care index score or a measure of visits in the last days of life for this hospice.
Based on CMS data, Distinguished Hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its Houston office. Families should contact the hospice directly to ask about the specific communities and areas covered.
Ownership type for this hospice has not been provided in the available CMS data. Families are encouraged to ask the hospice directly about its ownership structure.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this listing come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Distinguished Hospice, Inc?
Yes, Distinguished Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A91574, since October 12, 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 family caregiver survey results for this hospice, often because too few surveys were collected to report reliably. This does not mean the care is 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 Distinguished Hospice, so it cannot be compared to the Texas state average of 94.72 at this time.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Distinguished Hospice, 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?
Ownership type was not included in the available CMS data for this hospice. Ownership type can affect governance but does not by itself determine quality of care; contact the hospice at (832) 868-5122 to ask directly.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Distinguished Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since October 12, 2022, according to CMS records.
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 estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness, but it does not mean giving up care — patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; contact Distinguished Hospice, Inc at (832) 868-5122 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 Distinguished Hospice, Inc at (832) 868-5122 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how quality measures compare to the state average, and the geographic area served — for this hospice, contact (832) 868-5122 for specifics not yet published by CMS.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Distinguished Hospice, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A91574?state=TX using CCN A91574.
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.