Metro Palliative & Hospice Inc
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A91554)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (832) 301-0818 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Metro Palliative & Hospice Inc, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. This often happens with hospices that have smaller patient counts, and it does not suggest a quality problem.
Metro Palliative & Hospice Inc serves 1 ZIP code from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Metro Palliative & Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN A91554, certified since February 4, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that they meet eligibility requirements.
About this hospice
Metro Palliative & Hospice Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice serving the Houston, Texas area (Harris County). CMS records show the hospice has been certified since February 4, 2022, under CCN A91554.
CMS has not published CAHPS Hospice Survey results for this hospice, including the family caregiver star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percentage of caregivers who rated the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10. This is often the case for hospices with small patient counts, and it does not indicate a quality concern — it simply means CMS has not yet published survey data for this provider.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Metro Palliative & Hospice Inc, so no comparison to the Texas state average composite score of 94.72 is available at this time. CMS also has not published a care index score or a visits-in-the-last-days-of-life percentage for this hospice in the data reviewed.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Metro Palliative & Hospice Inc's service area currently includes 1 ZIP code. Ownership type has not been specified in the data reviewed.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to check Care Compare directly for the most current information and to contact the hospice with any specific questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Metro Palliative & Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A91554), certified since February 4, 2022, 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 for this hospice, including a star rating or a percentage of caregivers who would recommend it. This is often the case for hospices with small 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 published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice serves 1 ZIP code 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 1 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type is not included in the data available for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (832) 301-0818 or check Medicare Care Compare for this detail.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Metro Palliative & Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since February 4, 2022, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care is a specific palliative approach for people who have stopped curative treatment and are nearing the end of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but it does not mean giving up care or support — hospice provides active medical, emotional, and spiritual care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (832) 301-0818 to ask about their care settings.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment details; please contact the hospice directly at (832) 301-0818 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality measures, service area, and available support; contact the hospice at (832) 301-0818 and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Metro Palliative & Hospice Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A91554?state=TX using CCN A91554.
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.