Genus Patris Hospice
Bellaire, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671682)
CMS process measure: 88.1 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 101 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (713) 665-8200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said 68% would definitely recommend Genus Patris Hospice in Bellaire, Texas, and 68% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 88.10, below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Genus Patris Hospice serves 101 ZIP codes from its Bellaire, Texas office in Harris County.
Yes, Genus Patris Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671682, since 2011); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Genus Patris Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Bellaire, Texas, in Harris County. It has been Medicare-certified since July 13, 2011 (CCN 671682).
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 68% of surveyed families said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 68% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice; this may be due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Genus Patris Hospice scored 88.10, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 42.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
Genus Patris Hospice serves a broad area, covering 101 ZIP codes from its Bellaire office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information beyond this is available from this data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Genus Patris Hospice is Medicare-certified, with certification dating to July 13, 2011 (CCN 671682). 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, 68% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Genus Patris Hospice, and 68% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall star rating for this hospice, which is often related to a small number of survey responses rather than quality concerns.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Genus Patris Hospice scored 88.10, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Genus Patris Hospice serves 101 ZIP codes from its Bellaire, Texas office in Harris County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 101 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Genus Patris Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality and survey measures are a more direct indicator to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Genus Patris Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 13, 2011.
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 typically for those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment. Both aim to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than pursuing treatments meant to cure the underlying illness; it is not about giving up care itself.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Genus Patris Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (713) 665-8200 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include intake or admission details; please contact Genus Patris Hospice at (713) 665-8200 and verify options on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and services offered; contact Genus Patris Hospice at (713) 665-8200 for specifics and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Genus Patris Hospice's official CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671682?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.