Horizons Hospice
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741646)
CMS process measure: 94.9 (state average 94.72 — at state average)
Serves: 95 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (281) 689-5350 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a star rating for Horizons Hospice, but 71% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend it, and 71% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. Its composite process score of 94.90 is at the Texas state average of 94.72.
Horizons Hospice serves 95 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County.
Yes, Horizons Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741646, since 2017); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Horizons Hospice is a for-profit hospice serving the Houston, Texas area from its office in Harris County. It has been Medicare-certified since January 12, 2017 (CCN 741646).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 71% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 71% rated the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 overall. CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice; when a specific measure is not shown, it often reflects a small number of surveyed families rather than a judgment about quality of care.
On CMS's composite process measure — which tracks whether patients received a bundle of important care processes — Horizons Hospice scored 94.90, which CMS lists as at the state average of 94.72 for Texas. CMS also reports that 57.1% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life for this hospice.
Horizons Hospice's service area covers 95 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its Houston office.
Hospice care for eligible Medicare beneficiaries is covered by the Medicare hospice benefit; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; families are encouraged to review the current listing directly for the most up-to-date figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Horizons Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741646), certified since January 12, 2017, 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 reports that 71% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Horizons Hospice, and 71% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10; CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Horizons Hospice's composite process score is 94.90, which CMS lists as at the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Horizons Hospice serves 95 ZIP codes from its office in Houston, Texas, in Harris County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 95 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Horizons Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but families may want to review the CMS-reported quality and survey measures alongside ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Horizons Hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 12, 2017.
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 generally for people who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Horizons Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (281) 689-5350 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Horizons Hospice at (281) 689-5350 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how care needs would be met; contact Horizons Hospice at (281) 689-5350 with specific questions, and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Horizons Hospice's official CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741646?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.