Lotus Hospice
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741662)
CMS process measure: 70 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 44 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (281) 493-6800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Lotus Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, Lotus Hospice scored 70.00, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Lotus Hospice serves 44 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Lotus Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741662, certified since March 16, 2017); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Lotus Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Houston, Texas, serving Harris County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, Lotus Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 16, 2017 (CCN 741662).
CMS has not 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 Lotus Hospice. This is often the case for hospices with small patient counts and does not, by itself, indicate anything about the quality of care provided.
On the CMS composite process measure, a score reflecting how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Lotus Hospice scored 70.00, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72. CMS Care Compare lists this as below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that 33.9% of patients had visits in the last days of life, according to the same dataset.
Lotus Hospice's service area, per CMS records, covers 44 ZIP codes reachable from its Houston office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Medicare's hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond that are provided here. Families are encouraged to review the current listing on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with specific questions about services, staffing, or how to begin care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Lotus Hospice?
Yes, Lotus Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741662, since March 16, 2017), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about Lotus Hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Lotus Hospice, which is often the case for hospices with small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does Lotus Hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Lotus Hospice's composite process score is 70.00, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does Lotus Hospice serve?
CMS data shows Lotus Hospice serves 44 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 44 this hospice reports serving.
Is Lotus Hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Lotus Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor CMS reports, but it should be weighed alongside quality measures and personal fit rather than on its own.
How long has Lotus Hospice been Medicare-certified?
Lotus Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 16, 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 focuses on comfort for people with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for a terminal illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Lotus Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (281) 493-6800 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with Lotus Hospice?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Lotus Hospice at (281) 493-6800 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality scores compared with the state average, service area, and how care needs are met; contact Lotus Hospice at (281) 493-6800 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Lotus Hospice's official listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741662?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.