Falling Stars Palliative & Hospice Llc
Waller, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A91687)
CMS process measure: 96.43 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 33 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (281) 772-5757 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Falling Stars Palliative & Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its CMS composite process score of 96.43 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Falling Stars Palliative & Hospice serves 33 ZIP codes from its Waller, Texas office in Waller County.
Yes, Falling Stars Palliative & Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN A91687, since 2023); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Falling Stars Palliative & Hospice LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Waller, Texas and surrounding communities in Waller County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 1, 2023.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens when the number of surveyed patients is too small to report reliably. This should not be read as a reflection of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet released this data.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Falling Stars Palliative & Hospice scores 96.43, above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 for this hospice. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
The hospice reports serving 33 ZIP codes from its Waller, Texas location, suggesting a fairly broad service area within Waller County and neighboring areas.
Ownership type was not provided in the available data; families are encouraged to confirm this directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. Families considering this hospice should verify current details directly with the provider and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Falling Stars Palliative & Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN A91687, certified since September 1, 2023), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once 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 (star rating or percent recommending) for this hospice, often because the number of surveyed patients was too small to report — this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 96.43, above the Texas state average of 94.72, and CMS lists a care index score of 9 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Falling Stars Palliative & Hospice serves 33 ZIP codes from its office in Waller, Texas, in Waller County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 33 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not provided in the available data; please contact the hospice at (281) 772-5757 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 1, 2023, 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 to ease symptoms, while hospice care is specifically for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor has certified a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing an illness; it does not mean a patient is giving up on receiving care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Falling Stars Palliative & Hospice at (281) 772-5757 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 the hospice directly at (281) 772-5757 and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality scores, service area, and ownership; you can review this hospice's published CMS figures above and confirm any additional details by calling (281) 772-5757.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view this hospice's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A91687?state=TX to confirm current certification and quality 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.