Highland Hospice
Stafford, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671664)
CMS process measure: 87.86 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 118 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (832) 306-3105 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Highland Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, Highland Hospice scored 87.86, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Highland Hospice serves 118 ZIP codes from its office in Stafford, Texas, in Fort Bend County.
Yes, Highland Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671664, since December 6, 2010); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Highland Hospice is a for-profit hospice serving families in and around Stafford, Texas, in Fort Bend County. It has been Medicare-certified since December 6, 2010, with CCN 671664.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Highland Hospice. This is often the case when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not made this figure public for this provider.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Highland Hospice scored 87.86, which falls below the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 24.6% of patients, based on the most recent CMS Care Compare data available.
Highland Hospice's service area spans 118 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad geographic reach from its Stafford office.
All figures above are drawn directly from CMS Care Compare data. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that care is appropriate; no cost details beyond this are provided here. Families are encouraged to contact Highland Hospice directly and to review the most current information on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Highland Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671664) and has been since December 6, 2010. 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 (star rating or recommend percentages) for Highland Hospice, often because of a small number of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Highland Hospice's composite process score is 87.86, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Highland Hospice serves 118 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 118 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Highland Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey results, where published, offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Highland Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 6, 2010.
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 for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies 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, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it is a care choice, not giving up, and patients can discuss their goals with their care team.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Highland Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (832) 306-3105 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Highland Hospice directly at (832) 306-3105 and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review Highland Hospice's published CMS figures and contact them at (832) 306-3105 for anything not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Highland Hospice using CCN 671664 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671664?state=TX to review its current CMS-reported quality 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.