Ipr Healthcare System Inc
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741755)
CMS process measure: 94 (state average 94.72 — at state average)
Serves: 91 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (713) 592-6776 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 81% would definitely recommend Ipr Healthcare System Inc, with 87% giving it a top rating of 9 or 10. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 94.00, right at the Texas state average of 94.72.
Ipr Healthcare System Inc serves 91 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County. Families should confirm that their specific ZIP code is covered by calling the hospice directly.
Yes, Ipr Healthcare System Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 741755, certified since November 14, 2018. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ipr Healthcare System Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Houston, Texas, serving families in Harris County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since November 14, 2018, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 741755.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 81% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% gave it a top rating of 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale. CMS has not published a distinct CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can occur when survey sample sizes are small; this does not indicate poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were followed, Ipr Healthcare System Inc scored 94.00, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — putting it at the state average. A separate care index figure of 9 and a visits-in-last-days-of-life percentage of 34.9% are also reported by CMS, though families should review these directly on Care Compare for full context.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 91 ZIP codes from its Houston office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on that site for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Ipr Healthcare System Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 741755) since November 14, 2018, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 81% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 94.00, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72 — CMS classifies this as at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows it serves 91 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 91 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ipr Healthcare System Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, so it's worth reviewing the CMS survey and process scores alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 14, 2018.
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 decided to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the illness; it does not mean giving up medical attention, as hospice teams continue to manage symptoms and provide support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; contact Ipr Healthcare System Inc at (713) 592-6776 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here doesn't cover enrollment steps; contact Ipr Healthcare System Inc at (713) 592-6776 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about CAHPS survey results, composite process scores, service area coverage, and staffing — Ipr Healthcare System Inc can be reached at (713) 592-6776 for specifics, and you can verify published measures on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ipr Healthcare System Inc directly using CCN 741755 at medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741755?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.