Shekina Glory Legacy Hospice & Palliative Services
Richmond, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A91656)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (318) 497-0654 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not yet published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Shekina Glory Legacy Hospice & Palliative Services, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is currently available. This often happens with newly certified hospices or those with small patient counts, and does not indicate poor quality.
Shekina Glory Legacy Hospice & Palliative Services serves 1 ZIP code from its Richmond, Texas office in Fort Bend County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Shekina Glory Legacy Hospice & Palliative Services is Medicare-certified, with CCN A91656, certified since October 23, 2023. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Shekina Glory Legacy Hospice & Palliative Services is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Richmond, Fort Bend County, Texas. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 23, 2023. CMS has not published an ownership type for this hospice in the data provided, so families should confirm this directly with the hospice.
CMS has not yet published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the case for hospices that are newly certified or have a small number of surveyed patients, and it does not indicate poor quality of care — it simply means CMS has not yet released enough data to report a score.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Texas state average composite score of 94.72 is currently available. As more patients are served and more time passes since certification, CMS may publish these figures in future updates.
Based on the ZIP codes CMS lists for this hospice, it currently serves 1 ZIP code from its Richmond, Texas location. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. Families are encouraged to review the hospice's official Medicare Care Compare listing and contact the hospice directly for further details, as all figures above come from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Shekina Glory Legacy Hospice & Palliative Services is Medicare-certified (CCN A91656), certified since October 23, 2023. 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, often because of a small number of surveyed 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 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?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its Richmond, Texas location in Fort Bend County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 1 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS Care Compare data provided here does not list an ownership type for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (318) 497-0654 to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 23, 2023.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for people who have stopped curative treatment and are typically expected to live six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
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, but it does not mean giving up all care — patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (318) 497-0654 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; please contact the hospice directly at (318) 497-0654 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, coverage area, staff availability, and CMS quality measures; contact the hospice at (318) 497-0654 for specifics and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice using CCN A91656 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A91656?state=TX.
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.