North Star Hospice, Llc
Galveston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A91673)
CMS process measure: 95.89 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 22 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (409) 539-5634 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
North Star Hospice scores 95.89 on the CMS composite process measure, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for this hospice at this time.
North Star Hospice serves 22 ZIP codes from its Galveston, TX office in Galveston County.
Yes, North Star Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN A91673, since January 4, 2024); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
North Star Hospice, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Galveston, Texas, serving Galveston County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 4, 2024, and its ownership type is not specified in the CMS data provided.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, and percent rating the hospice 9-10) for North Star Hospice at this time. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not imply anything negative about the quality of care provided.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects the percentage of recommended care processes provided to patients, North Star Hospice scored 95.89, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. Its care index score, as reported by CMS, is 7.
North Star Hospice serves a broad area, covering 22 ZIP codes from its Galveston office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, North Star Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN A91673) since January 4, 2024, 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 North Star Hospice at this time; this is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
North Star Hospice scored 95.89 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average. Its care index score is 7.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
North Star Hospice serves 22 ZIP codes from its Galveston, Texas office in Galveston County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 22 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type is not specified in the CMS data provided; please verify ownership details on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice at (409) 539-5634.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
North Star Hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 4, 2024.
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 specifically 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?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where North Star Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (409) 539-5634 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact North Star Hospice directly at (409) 539-5634 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, how care is coordinated, staff availability, and quality measures; contact North Star Hospice at (409) 539-5634 for specifics and review its profile on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up North Star Hospice, LLC (CCN A91673) directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A91673?state=TX to confirm current certification and quality 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.