Patmos Hospice Inc
East Bernard, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971771)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 18 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (281) 903-7380 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not yet published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite quality score for Patmos Hospice, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. This often happens when a hospice has served fewer patients or has been certified more recently, and does not indicate poor quality.
Patmos Hospice serves 18 ZIP codes from its East Bernard, Texas office, located in Wharton County.
Yes, Patmos Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 971771, certified since April 29, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies that they meet eligibility requirements.
About this hospice
Patmos Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice based in East Bernard, Texas, serving Wharton County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 29, 2022, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 971771.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Patmos Hospice does not yet have published results from the CAHPS Hospice Survey, which asks family caregivers about their experience. CMS often does not publish these figures for hospices that have served a smaller number of patients or have been certified for a shorter time; this is not an indication of poor quality, simply that CMS has not released a public score yet.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison against the Texas state average of 94.72 can be made at this time. Families are encouraged to check Medicare Care Compare directly, as CMS updates these figures periodically as more data becomes available.
Patmos Hospice reports serving 18 ZIP codes from its East Bernard, Texas office, offering families in that area access to hospice services.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies that the patient meets eligibility requirements. No cost figures beyond this general coverage fact are provided here. Families considering hospice care are encouraged to contact Patmos Hospice directly and to review the most current information on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Patmos Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 971771), certified since April 29, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once 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 Patmos Hospice, which often happens with hospices that have served smaller numbers of patients; this 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 Patmos Hospice, so a comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 is not currently possible.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Patmos Hospice serves 18 ZIP codes from its East Bernard, Texas location in Wharton County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 18 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Patmos Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but it can be one factor families weigh alongside CMS survey and quality data when available.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Patmos Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 29, 2022.
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 generally for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final stages of a terminal illness.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it is a personal decision made with a patient's doctor and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Patmos Hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (281) 903-7380 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Patmos Hospice directly at (281) 903-7380 to ask about starting care, and verify current certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staff availability, how quality is measured, and areas served; contact Patmos Hospice at (281) 903-7380 for specifics not listed in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Patmos Hospice Inc using CCN 971771 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971771?state=TX to see the most 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.