Pax Et Vita Hospice Agency, Llc
Sugar Land, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971576)
CMS process measure: 94.44 (state average 94.72 — at state average)
Serves: 60 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (346) 901-0194 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for Pax Et Vita Hospice Agency. On CMS's composite process measure, it scores 94.44, essentially at the Texas state average of 94.72.
Pax Et Vita Hospice Agency serves 60 ZIP codes from its office in Sugar Land, Texas, in Fort Bend County.
Yes, Pax Et Vita Hospice Agency is Medicare-certified (CCN 971576, since July 10, 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Pax Et Vita Hospice Agency, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Sugar Land, Texas, serving families in Fort Bend County and the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 10, 2020.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice, which often occurs when the number of surveyed patients is too small to report reliably. This should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means the data has not been published.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Pax Et Vita scores 94.44, essentially at the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also lists a care index score of 8 and reports that 48.6% of patients received visits from a hospice team member in the final days of life, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Pax Et Vita's service area, based on CMS data, spans 60 ZIP codes from its Sugar Land office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that fact.
All figures above are drawn from 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. Pax Et Vita Hospice Agency, LLC has been Medicare-certified since July 10, 2020 (CCN 971576), 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 survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure is 94.44, essentially at the Texas state average of 94.72, and CMS also lists a care index score of 8 and 48.6% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 60 ZIP codes from its office in Sugar Land, Texas, in Fort Bend County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 60 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Pax Et Vita Hospice Agency is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate the quality of care, but it is part of the CMS Care Compare listing.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 10, 2020.
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 for patients who have decided to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Pax Et Vita Hospice Agency at (346) 901-0194 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Pax Et Vita Hospice Agency at (346) 901-0194 to ask how to begin care, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about family caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to the state average, its service area, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — you can ask Pax Et Vita Hospice Agency directly at (346) 901-0194.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Pax Et Vita Hospice Agency (CCN 971576) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971576?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.