Silverado Hospice - North Houston
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671535)
CMS process measure: 98.54 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 93 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (281) 397-8800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Silverado Hospice - North Houston 2 stars in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 70% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.54 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Silverado Hospice - North Houston serves 93 ZIP codes from its Houston, TX office in Harris County.
Yes, Silverado Hospice - North Houston is Medicare-certified (CCN 671535, since 2006); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Silverado Hospice - North Houston is a for-profit hospice agency based in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. It has been Medicare-certified since May 22, 2006, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 671535.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 2 stars. In that same survey, 70% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 70% rated their overall experience of care as 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 98.54, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 62.0% of patients, per the published data.
Silverado Hospice - North Houston reports serving 93 ZIP codes from its Houston office, reflecting a broad service area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost or fee information is included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient sample sizes rather than an indicator of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Silverado Hospice - North Houston is Medicare-certified (CCN 671535) since May 22, 2006, 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's CAHPS survey gives this hospice an overall family caregiver rating of 2 stars, with 70% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend it and 70% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 98.54, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 93 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 93 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; CMS quality measures and survey results are better indicators of a hospice's performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 22, 2006.
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 chosen to focus on comfort rather than 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 no care is provided — symptom management and support continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (281) 397-8800 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice directly at (281) 397-8800 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, how care is coordinated, and how the hospice's CMS survey and quality scores compare to others; you can review this hospice's published figures at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671535?state=TX.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Silverado Hospice - North Houston (CCN 671535) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671535?state=TX to see the latest CMS-published 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.