Eternal Light Hospice Inc
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971776)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (713) 874-1234 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Eternal Light Hospice Inc, so no star rating or comparison to the Texas state average is currently available. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for any future updates.
Eternal Light Hospice Inc serves 1 ZIP code from its Houston, TX office in Harris County, according to CMS data. This suggests a narrow, localized service area.
Yes, Eternal Light Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 971776, certified since April 1, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Eternal Light Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Houston, Harris County, Texas. It has been Medicare-certified since April 1, 2022, meaning it meets federal health and safety standards required to provide hospice care to Medicare beneficiaries.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice — this often happens when a hospice has served a small number of patients, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality. Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 can be made at this time; CMS notes the comparison status as "not reported."
Eternal Light Hospice Inc currently serves 1 ZIP code from its Houston office, which suggests a narrow, localized service area as reported in CMS data.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis. No cost details beyond this general coverage fact are included here.
Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and to review the official Medicare Care Compare listing for the most up-to-date information, as CMS data is updated periodically and figures shown here reflect the most recent published vintage available.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Eternal Light Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 971776) since April 1, 2022, 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, often due to a small number of surveyed patients; this is not an indication of 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 to the Texas state average of 94.72 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Eternal Light Hospice Inc serves 1 ZIP code from its Houston, Harris County, Texas office.
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?
Eternal Light Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is a factor some families like to know.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 1, 2022.
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 focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for those with a terminal prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; many patients continue to receive supportive medical care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (713) 874-1234 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe an intake process; please contact the hospice at (713) 874-1234 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and ownership type; contact the hospice at (713) 874-1234 for details not shown in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Eternal Light Hospice Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971776?state=TX to confirm current CMS-reported details.
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.