Hospice Compassus - The Woodlands
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671537)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 134 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (713) 850-8853 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 85% would definitely recommend Hospice Compassus - The Woodlands, and 81% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10, though CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Hospice Compassus - The Woodlands serves 134 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Hospice Compassus - The Woodlands is Medicare-certified (CCN 671537), certified since 2006. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Compassus - The Woodlands is a for-profit hospice based in Houston, Texas, serving Harris County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since June 26, 2006 (CCN 671537).
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published a CAHPS overall star rating for this hospice, which often happens when patient survey counts are too small to report reliably. That said, CMS does show family caregiver survey results: 85% of caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 81% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and shows that 68.1% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life, per the available data.
This hospice reports serving 134 ZIP codes from its Houston office, indicating a broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice Compassus - The Woodlands is Medicare-certified (CCN 671537) since June 26, 2006. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS reports that 85% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 81% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice, which can happen when survey counts are small.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 100.00, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and shows 68.1% of patients received visits in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 134 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 134 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity. Ownership type does not directly determine quality; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results offer more direct insight into care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 26, 2006.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care is focused on comfort for patients who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and typically have a prognosis 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 the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support, and patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (713) 850-8853 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 the hospice at (713) 850-8853 to learn how to begin care and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the size of the service area, all of which are reported on Medicare Care Compare for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Compassus - The Woodlands (CCN 671537) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671537?state=TX to see the most current CMS 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.