Heart Of Houston Hospice Care, Inc.
Stafford, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971592)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 37 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (281) 962-3400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Heart Of Houston Hospice Care, so no star rating or recommend percentage is currently available. The hospice does have a CMS Care Index score of 7, and families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for the latest published figures.
Heart Of Houston Hospice Care serves 37 ZIP codes from its office in Stafford, Texas, located in Fort Bend County.
Yes, Heart Of Houston Hospice Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified, with CCN 971592, certified since September 30, 2020. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Heart Of Houston Hospice Care, Inc. is a for-profit hospice based in Stafford, Texas, serving families in Fort Bend County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 30, 2020, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 971592.
CMS Care Compare tracks a CMS Care Index score for this hospice, currently listed at 7. CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice — including the overall star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percentage rating it 9 or 10 out of 10. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not by itself indicate anything negative about the quality of care provided.
Similarly, CMS has not published a hospice-specific composite process measure score for comparison against the Texas state average of 94.72; CMS lists this comparison as 'not reported' for this hospice. Families are encouraged to check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current figures, as CMS updates this data periodically.
According to CMS records, Heart Of Houston Hospice Care serves 37 ZIP codes from its Stafford, Texas office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost or fee information beyond that is included in CMS data and none is provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Heart Of Houston Hospice Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 971592) since September 30, 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 for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists a Care Index score of 7 for this hospice, but the composite process measure comparison to the Texas state average (94.72) is listed as 'not reported.'
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 37 ZIP codes from its office in Stafford, Texas, in Fort Bend County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 37 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Heart Of Houston Hospice Care, Inc. is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, and CMS quality measures should be reviewed regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 30, 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 specifically for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Heart Of Houston Hospice Care at (281) 962-3400 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact Heart Of Houston Hospice Care at (281) 962-3400 for information on starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver support, how often staff visit, and how quality measures compare to state averages; contact Heart Of Houston Hospice Care at (281) 962-3400 for specifics and verify published measures on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Heart Of Houston Hospice Care, Inc. (CCN 971592) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971592?state=TX to see the latest CMS-published 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.