Specialty Care Hospice
Katy, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A91759)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (346) 646-3511 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Specialty Care Hospice, so no rating figures are currently available. This is often the case for newly certified hospices or those with small patient counts, and does not reflect on the quality of care provided.
Specialty Care Hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its Katy, Texas office in Harris County, according to CMS data.
Yes, Specialty Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A91759), certified since February 6, 2025. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Specialty Care Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Katy, Texas, in Harris County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 6, 2025 (CCN A91759). CMS has not published an ownership type for this hospice in the data available to us; families are encouraged to confirm this detail directly with the hospice.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results — including a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating it 9-10 — for Specialty Care Hospice. This is common for hospices that are newly certified or have small patient counts, and it does not indicate anything about the quality of care provided.
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 available at this time.
Based on CMS data, Specialty Care Hospice currently serves 1 ZIP code from its Katy, Texas office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies that a patient meets hospice eligibility requirements. No cost information beyond this is available in the data reviewed.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families should verify current details directly with the hospice or through the Medicare Care Compare website before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Specialty Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A91759), certified since February 6, 2025. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their 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 newly certified or smaller-volume hospices and 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, Specialty Care Hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its Katy, Texas location in Harris 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 data provided to us does not include the ownership type for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (346) 646-3511 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Specialty Care Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 6, 2025.
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 and quality of life for those no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with 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 an illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or dignity.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Specialty Care Hospice at (346) 646-3511 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 Specialty Care Hospice at (346) 646-3511 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area, staffing, and how care needs are met after hours; contact Specialty Care Hospice at (346) 646-3511 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review official CMS data on Specialty Care Hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A91759?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.