Hca Houston Hospice & Family Care
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671663)
CMS process measure: 95.9 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 119 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (713) 623-0937 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for HCA Houston Hospice & Family Care, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its CMS composite process measure is 95.90, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
HCA Houston Hospice & Family Care serves 119 ZIP codes from its office in Houston, Texas, in Harris County.
Yes, HCA Houston Hospice & Family Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 671663, since November 2010), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
HCA Houston Hospice & Family Care is a for-profit hospice serving Houston, Texas and the surrounding Harris County area. It has been Medicare-certified since November 9, 2010 (CCN 671663).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results — such as the star rating, percent who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percent rating it 9-10 — for this hospice, which often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable figures. This is not an indication of poor quality; it simply means the data has not been made public.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scores 95.90, compared with the Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and that visits occurred in the last days of life for 38.0% of patients, according to Care Compare data.
This hospice reports serving 119 ZIP codes from its Houston office, indicating a wide service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost information is provided here beyond that fact. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent vintage published by CMS at the time of writing. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. HCA Houston Hospice & Family Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 671663) since November 9, 2010, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose 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 this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are too small to report — it is not a sign of poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 95.90, above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and notes visits occurred in the last days of life for 38.0% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 119 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 119 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 of care, but it is disclosed by CMS for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 9, 2010.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a doctor.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical attention for comfort.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact them at (713) 623-0937 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe enrollment steps; contact the hospice directly at (713) 623-0937 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area coverage, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified — all available in part through CMS Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up HCA Houston Hospice & Family Care (CCN 671663) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671663?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.