Iph Hospice Care Inc
Lake Jackson, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451784)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 33 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (979) 529-2500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Iph Hospice Care Inc 86% of the time, and the hospice's composite process score of 100.00 is above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating figure for this hospice in the data available.
Iph Hospice Care Inc serves 33 ZIP codes from its Lake Jackson, TX office in Brazoria County.
Yes, Iph Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 451784, since 2005); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Iph Hospice Care Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Lake Jackson, Texas, serving families in Brazoria County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since March 17, 2005 (CCN 451784).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided; where such a figure is missing, this often reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of quality concerns.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the share of recommended care processes delivered, Iph Hospice Care Inc scored 100.00, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports that 87.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, and a care index score of 9 is listed for this hospice.
Iph Hospice Care Inc's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 33 ZIP codes from its Lake Jackson office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families are encouraged to review the current listing directly on Care Compare for the most up-to-date figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Iph Hospice Care Inc has been Medicare-certified since March 17, 2005 (CCN 451784), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10 overall.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 100.00, above the Texas state average of 94.72, and CMS reports that 87.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 33 ZIP codes from its Lake Jackson, Texas office in Brazoria County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 33 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Iph Hospice Care Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, so families may want to also weigh the CMS survey and quality scores above.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 17, 2005.
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 and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to managing symptoms and providing comfort and support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (979) 529-2500 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice at (979) 529-2500 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, service area, and how the hospice communicates with patients and families — contact the hospice at (979) 529-2500 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Iph Hospice Care Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451784?state=TX to confirm current figures.
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.