Nova Hospice
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671722)
CMS process measure: 92.31 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 70 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (832) 588-6083 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Nova Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, Nova Hospice scored 92.31, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Nova Hospice serves 70 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Nova Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671722, since February 23, 2012), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Nova Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Houston, Texas, serving patients in Harris County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since February 23, 2012 (CCN 671722), meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice providers for over a decade.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Nova Hospice, such as a star rating, the percentage of families who would definitely recommend the hospice, or the percentage rating it 9-10. CMS notes this can happen when a hospice has too few surveyed patients to report reliably; it does not indicate poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Nova Hospice scored 92.31, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 9, and reports that 68.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent Care Compare data.
Nova Hospice's service area spans 70 ZIP codes from its Houston office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost details beyond that are provided here. Families should confirm current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates this data periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Nova Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671722) as of February 23, 2012. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Nova Hospice, which often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients to report — it does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Nova Hospice's composite process score is 92.31, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports 68.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Nova Hospice serves 70 ZIP codes from its office in Houston, Harris County, Texas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 70 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Nova Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS publishes quality measures separately so families can compare providers on performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Nova Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 23, 2012.
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 rather than cure and is typically for patients with a prognosis of six months or less, as certified by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment, but it does not mean giving up care — patients continue to receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify where Nova Hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (832) 588-6083 or verify on Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here does not describe the enrollment process; contact Nova Hospice at (832) 588-6083 to learn how to begin care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; contact Nova Hospice at (832) 588-6083 for specifics not shown here, and compare hospices on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Nova Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671722?state=TX to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.