Fairmont Hospice
Richmond, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741576)
CMS process measure: 79.68 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 155 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (832) 774-2000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Fairmont Hospice received a 1-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 65% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 79.68 is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Fairmont Hospice serves 155 ZIP codes from its Richmond, Texas office in Fort Bend County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Fairmont Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 741576, certified since July 26, 2015. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that they meet eligibility requirements.
About this hospice
Fairmont Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Richmond, Texas, serving families in Fort Bend County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, Fairmont Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 26, 2015 (CCN 741576).
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Fairmont Hospice received a 1-star rating. Sixty-five percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 63 percent gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family members of patients who received care.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Fairmont Hospice scored 79.68, which falls below the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also publishes a care index score of 9 and reports that 25.9 percent of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data available.
Fairmont Hospice's service area covers 155 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad geographic reach from its Richmond office.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare hospice data. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen simply because of small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. Hospice care for eligible Medicare patients is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit; no cost details beyond that are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Fairmont Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741576) since July 26, 2015, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Fairmont Hospice received a 1-star rating, with 65% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 63% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Fairmont Hospice's CMS composite process score is 79.68, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Fairmont Hospice serves 155 ZIP codes from its office in Richmond, Fort Bend County, Texas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 155 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Fairmont Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is one factor families may want to consider alongside CMS survey results.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Fairmont Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 26, 2015.
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 for patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean a lack of medical attention, and patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Fairmont Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (832) 774-2000 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Fairmont Hospice directly at (832) 774-2000 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CAHPS caregiver ratings, CMS composite quality scores compared to the state average, service area coverage, and how the hospice supports patients and families, then verify answers on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Fairmont Hospice's official CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741576?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.