Fort Bend Hospice And Palliative Care Llc
Katy, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971568)
CMS process measure: 95.45 (state average 94.72 — at state average)
Serves: 30 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (832) 376-7771 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Fort Bend Hospice And Palliative Care, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 95.45, which CMS places at the Texas state average of 94.72.
Fort Bend Hospice And Palliative Care serves 30 ZIP codes from its office in Katy, Texas, in Fort Bend County.
Yes, Fort Bend Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 971568, since 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Fort Bend Hospice And Palliative Care LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Katy, Texas, serving Fort Bend County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since February 20, 2020.
CMS Care Compare 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. This often happens when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet published data.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Fort Bend Hospice And Palliative Care scored 95.45, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — CMS places this hospice at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that 19.0% of patients received visits in their last days of life, based on the most recently published Care Compare data.
The hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 30 ZIP codes from its Katy, Texas office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. 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. Fort Bend Hospice And Palliative Care LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 971568) since February 20, 2020, 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 (star rating or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, often because of a small number of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 95.45, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72, which CMS classifies as at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and that 19.0% of patients received visits in their last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 30 ZIP codes from its Katy, Texas office in Fort Bend County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 30 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but it may affect how surplus revenue is used; CMS quality measures are the more direct indicator of care performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 20, 2020.
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 people who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focusing on comfort, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a doctor.
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 giving up all care, and pain management, emotional, and spiritual support continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Fort Bend Hospice And Palliative Care at (832) 376-7771 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 (832) 376-7771 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality scores, caregiver survey results, service area, and how a hospice supports patients and families day to day; contact Fort Bend Hospice And Palliative Care at (832) 376-7771 to ask these directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Fort Bend Hospice And Palliative Care (CCN 971568) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971568?state=TX to review 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.