Newman Memorial Healthcare Hospice Llc
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971664)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 14 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (281) 796-2529 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process measure for Newman Memorial Healthcare Hospice LLC in Houston, Texas, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. This is often due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than a reflection of care quality.
Newman Memorial Healthcare Hospice LLC serves 14 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County.
Yes, Newman Memorial Healthcare Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 971664, since 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Newman Memorial Healthcare Hospice LLC is a for-profit hospice agency based in Houston, Texas, located in Harris County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency has been Medicare-certified since May 27, 2021, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 971664.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, such as its star rating, the percentage of families who would definitely recommend it, or the percentage rating it 9-10. This often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable results, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
CMS also has not published this hospice's composite process measure score for comparison against the Texas state average of 94.72. Where CMS data is silent, we say so directly rather than guess. The agency's care index score, as listed by CMS, is 8.
Newman Memorial Healthcare Hospice LLC's service area, per CMS data, spans 14 ZIP codes served from its Houston office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost or fee information is provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to confirm current details and verify certification directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Newman Memorial Healthcare Hospice LLC has been Medicare-certified since May 27, 2021 (CCN 971664), 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 when too few patients were surveyed; this is not an indication of poor care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for this hospice to compare against the Texas state average of 94.72; the agency's listed care index score is 8.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 14 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 14 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Newman Memorial Healthcare Hospice LLC is a for-profit agency; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but it is disclosed by CMS for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 27, 2021, according to CMS records.
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 those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the illness; it does not mean giving up all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the hospice at (281) 796-2529 and verify on Medicare Care Compare for details on where care is delivered.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (281) 796-2529 and confirm details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, staff availability, how care needs are met, and CMS quality data; contact the hospice at (281) 796-2529 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up CCN 971664 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971664?state=TX to review its current CMS-reported information.
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.