Good Shepherd Hospice Of Houston Llc
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671783)
CMS process measure: 79.45 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 163 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (713) 664-4447 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for Good Shepherd Hospice Of Houston, but 79% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend it, and 74% rated their care experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 79.45 compared with a Texas state average of 94.72, which is below the state average.
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Houston serves 163 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County. Families can confirm whether a specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Good Shepherd Hospice Of Houston Llc is Medicare-certified (CCN 671783, since January 1, 2013). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Houston LLC is a for-profit hospice serving the Houston, Texas area, Medicare-certified since January 1, 2013 (CCN 671783). It is based in Harris County and, according to CMS Care Compare data, serves 163 ZIP codes.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, CMS has not published an overall star rating for this hospice, often because of small patient survey counts. However, CMS data show that 79% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 74% rated their overall experience of care 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, this hospice scored 79.45, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 23.7% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the most recent published CMS data.
Families should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published reporting period. Where CMS has not published a specific measure for this hospice, that reflects data limitations such as low patient counts, not necessarily lower quality of care. Families are encouraged to review the hospice's full profile on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Good Shepherd Hospice Of Houston Llc is Medicare-certified (CCN 671783) since January 1, 2013, 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 an overall star rating for this hospice, but 79% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend it, and 74% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice scored 79.45 on CMS's composite process measure, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 163 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 163 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 determine care quality on its own, but families may want to review CMS quality measures alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 2013.
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 people who have stopped seeking a cure and typically have 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 curing an illness; it does not mean giving up medical care or attention, only changing its goals.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data set does not specify where care is provided; contact the hospice at (713) 664-4447 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact the hospice directly at (713) 664-4447 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how to reach the care team — all of which can be discussed by calling (713) 664-4447 or reviewing the hospice's Medicare Care Compare profile.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671783?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.