Southern Hospice And Palliative Care
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971625)
CMS process measure: 97.06 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 37 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (346) 754-5782 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Southern Hospice And Palliative Care, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its CMS composite process score is 97.06, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Southern Hospice And Palliative Care serves 37 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County.
Yes, Southern Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 971625, since 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Southern Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice serving the Houston, Texas area, Medicare-certified since December 2, 2020 (CCN 971625). This profile is built from CMS Care Compare data, the federal government's public reporting site for hospice quality.
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. This is often due to too few surveyed families to report reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means the data is not yet available.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Southern Hospice And Palliative Care scored 97.06, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 7 for this hospice.
Southern Hospice And Palliative Care reports serving 37 ZIP codes from its Houston office in Harris County, indicating a fairly broad local service area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost figures are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify all current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Southern Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 971625) as of December 2, 2020, 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 (star rating or percent recommend) for this hospice, often due to small patient counts rather than any quality concern.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 97.06, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 7 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 37 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 37 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Southern Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality measures and CAHPS results are better indicators when available.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 2, 2020.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a person is nearing the end of life, typically with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its usual 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; it does not mean giving up on care, symptom management, or emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify the settings in which Southern Hospice And Palliative Care provides care; please contact the hospice at (346) 754-5782 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 Southern Hospice And Palliative Care directly at (346) 754-5782 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality measures, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (346) 754-5782 and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Southern Hospice And Palliative Care (CCN 971625) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971625?state=TX to confirm 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.