Freelance Hospice Llc
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971770)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 9 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (800) 216-0716 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Freelance Hospice LLC, so a specific star rating or recommendation percentage is not available at this time. This is common for smaller hospices and does not necessarily reflect the quality of care provided.
Freelance Hospice LLC serves 9 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County.
Yes, Freelance Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN 971770, certified since 2022; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Freelance Hospice LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice agency located in Houston, Texas, serving families in Harris County. The agency is for-profit and has been Medicare-certified since May 27, 2022.
CMS Care Compare, which publishes data on Medicare-certified hospices, has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Freelance Hospice LLC. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality of care \u2014 it simply means CMS has not yet published or released a survey sample large enough to report.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Texas state average composite score of 94.72 is available at this time. Families are encouraged to check Medicare Care Compare directly, as CMS periodically updates published measures as more data becomes available.
Freelance Hospice LLC's service area, according to CMS data, covers 9 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are available in this listing.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as provided. For the most current information, including any newly published survey results, families should consult Medicare Care Compare directly.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Freelance Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 971770), since May 27, 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 Freelance Hospice LLC, often due to small patient counts, which does not indicate 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 Freelance Hospice LLC, so no comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Freelance Hospice LLC serves 9 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas location in Harris County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 9 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run \u2014 and does it matter?
Freelance Hospice LLC is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not directly determine quality of care, but it is a factor some families like to know.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Freelance Hospice LLC has been Medicare-certified since May 27, 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 and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically in the last months of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care \u2014 patients continue to receive medical attention aimed at managing symptoms and supporting well-being.
Where is hospice care provided \u2014 at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Freelance Hospice LLC at (800) 216-0716 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Freelance Hospice LLC directly at (800) 216-0716 to discuss how to begin care, as this information is not included in the CMS data provided.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about services offered, staff availability, how care is coordinated, and family caregiver satisfaction; contact Freelance Hospice LLC at (800) 216-0716 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Freelance Hospice LLC's certification and any published quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971770?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.