Living Waters Hospice, Inc.
New Caney, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741543)
CMS process measure: 98.33 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 65 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (832) 793-5600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results, such as a star rating or percent who would recommend, for Living Waters Hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 98.33, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Living Waters Hospice serves 65 ZIP codes from its New Caney, Texas office in Montgomery County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Living Waters Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified, with CCN 741543, certified since June 9, 2014. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
About this hospice
Living Waters Hospice, Inc. is a for-profit hospice serving families from its office in New Caney, Texas, in Montgomery County. It has been Medicare-certified since June 9, 2014, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 741543.
CMS Care Compare does not currently show published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — such as a star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating it 9-10 — for Living Waters Hospice. CMS often does not publish these figures when a hospice has too few surveyed patients to report reliably; this is not an indication of poor quality, simply an absence of published data.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Living Waters Hospice scored 98.33, above the Texas state average of 94.72. Its care index score, another CMS-reported figure, is listed as 9, and CMS data shows that 39.3% of patients received visits from hospice staff during the final days of life.
According to CMS data, Living Waters Hospice serves a broad area, covering 65 ZIP codes from its New Caney location.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost figures are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published, and families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Living Waters Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 741543) as of June 9, 2014, 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 has not published CAHPS survey results, including a star rating or percentage who would recommend, for this hospice — this often happens when patient counts are too small to report, and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Living Waters Hospice scored 98.33 on CMS's composite process measure, above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and shows 39.3% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 65 ZIP codes from its office in New Caney, Texas, in Montgomery County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 65 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Living Waters Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey data offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 9, 2014.
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?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; patients still receive active medical care and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data provided here does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Living Waters Hospice at (832) 793-5600 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe intake steps; contact Living Waters Hospice directly at (832) 793-5600 and verify 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 needs are met; contact Living Waters Hospice at (832) 793-5600 to discuss specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Living Waters Hospice, Inc. directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741543?state=TX to review its current CMS-published 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.