Medcore Preferred Hospice
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671724)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 37 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (281) 394-2042 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Medcore Preferred Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. CMS also has not reported a composite process score comparison to the Texas state average for this hospice.
Medcore Preferred Hospice serves 37 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County.
Yes, Medcore Preferred Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671724, since 2012); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Medcore Preferred Hospice is a for-profit hospice provider based in Houston, Texas, serving families in Harris County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 31, 2012.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Medcore Preferred Hospice. This is often the case when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not made this data available for this provider.
Similarly, CMS has not reported a composite process measure score for this hospice compared against the Texas state average of 94.72, so no direct comparison can be made at this time. CMS does list a care index score of 8 and reports that 15.4% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
Medcore Preferred Hospice serves a broad area, covering 37 ZIP codes from its Houston office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here.
Families are encouraged to review CMS Care Compare directly and to contact the hospice with any specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Medcore Preferred Hospice?
Yes, Medcore Preferred Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671724, since January 31, 2012), 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 family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not reported a composite process score comparison against the Texas state average (94.72) for this hospice; CMS does list a care index score of 8 and a 15.4% rate of visits in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Medcore Preferred Hospice serves 37 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas location in Harris County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 37 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Medcore Preferred Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not directly determine care quality, but families may want to consider it alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Medcore Preferred Hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 31, 2012, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care is for people who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically in the final months of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care or support, and patients can still receive medications and therapies aimed at easing symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Medcore Preferred Hospice at (281) 394-2042 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 Medcore Preferred Hospice at (281) 394-2042 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, staff availability, how care is coordinated, and CMS quality data; contact Medcore Preferred Hospice at (281) 394-2042 for specifics and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Medcore Preferred Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671724?state=TX using CCN 671724.
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.