Saint Daniel Palliative Care Inc
Sugar Land, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971693)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 24 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (832) 231-1679 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Saint Daniel Palliative Care Inc, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. A comparison of its composite process measure to the Texas state average of 94.72 has also not been reported.
Saint Daniel Palliative Care Inc serves 24 ZIP codes from its Sugar Land, Texas office in Fort Bend County.
Yes, Saint Daniel Palliative Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 971693), certified since September 10, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Saint Daniel Palliative Care Inc is a for-profit hospice agency based in Sugar Land, Texas, serving families in Fort Bend County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 10, 2021 (CCN 971693).
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice — such as the star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or the percentage rating it 9-10. This is often the case for smaller hospices with limited patient counts and does not by itself suggest anything negative about the quality of care provided.
CMS also lists a care index score of 6 for this hospice. A composite process measure comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 has not been reported for this hospice, so no direct comparison can be made at this time.
Saint Daniel Palliative Care Inc reports serving 24 ZIP codes from its Sugar Land office, indicating a moderate service area within the surrounding region.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies that the patient meets hospice eligibility requirements. No cost details beyond this are available in the CMS data.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the current listing directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice for any details not captured in this public data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Saint Daniel Palliative Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 971693) since September 10, 2021, 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 this hospice, which is common for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists a care index score of 6 for this hospice, but a composite process measure comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 has not been reported.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Saint Daniel Palliative Care Inc serves 24 ZIP codes from its Sugar Land, Texas office in Fort Bend County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 24 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but families may wish to consider it alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 10, 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 for patients who have chosen to stop 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 or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (832) 231-1679 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice directly at (832) 231-1679 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (832) 231-1679 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Saint Daniel Palliative Care Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971693?state=TX to review 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.