Palliative Quality Care
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971658)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 4 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (832) 971-0569 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Palliative Quality Care, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. This commonly happens with smaller hospices and does not indicate a quality concern.
Palliative Quality Care serves 4 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County.
Yes, Palliative Quality Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 971658, certified since 2021; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Palliative Quality Care is a for-profit hospice agency based in Houston, Texas, serving the Harris County area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 28, 2021, meaning it meets federal health and safety standards required to bill Medicare for hospice services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice's family caregiver survey (CAHPS) results — including star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percentage rating it 9 or 10 out of 10 — have not been published by CMS for this hospice. This is often the case for smaller hospices, where CMS withholds publicly reported survey figures until enough completed surveys are collected; it does not indicate poor quality.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Palliative Quality Care to compare against the Texas state average of 94.72. Families should check the Care Compare listing directly, as CMS periodically updates published measures as more data becomes available.
Palliative Quality Care currently serves 4 ZIP codes from its Houston office, indicating a relatively focused local service area rather than a broad regional footprint.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost details beyond this are available in this listing.
All figures cited here reflect CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Palliative Quality Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 971658) since May 28, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor 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 (star rating or recommendation percentages) for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than 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?
Palliative Quality Care serves 4 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 4 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Palliative Quality Care is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly affect Medicare certification requirements, but some families like to know it when comparing providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 28, 2021.
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 for patients with a terminal prognosis, typically when a doctor estimates six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life, but patients still receive medical care, symptom management, and support for however long they need it.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This listing does not specify where care is delivered; please contact Palliative Quality Care at (832) 971-0569 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include intake steps; contact Palliative Quality Care at (832) 971-0569 and confirm details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Palliative Quality Care at (832) 971-0569 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Palliative Quality Care (CCN 971658) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971658?state=TX to review current CMS 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.