Spectrum Hospice Inc
League City, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971575)
CMS process measure: 94.08 (state average 94.72 — at state average)
Serves: 45 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (800) 270-7120 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for Spectrum Hospice Inc, but 82% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend it and 85% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Its composite process score of 94.08 is essentially at the Texas state average of 94.72.
Spectrum Hospice Inc serves 45 ZIP codes from its League City, Texas office, in Galveston County. Families can confirm whether a specific address falls within this service area by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Spectrum Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 971575, certified since October 10, 2019. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that care is needed.
About this hospice
Spectrum Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice serving League City, Texas and the surrounding Galveston County area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 10, 2019, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 971575.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 82% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice, which can occur when there are too few completed surveys to calculate a reliable star score — this does not indicate poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Spectrum Hospice Inc scored 94.08, essentially at the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 74.6% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
Spectrum Hospice Inc's service area currently covers 45 ZIP codes from its League City office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come directly from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published reporting period available for this hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Spectrum Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 971575) since October 10, 2019, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 82% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Spectrum Hospice Inc, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Spectrum Hospice Inc's composite process score is 94.08, which CMS classifies as at the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Spectrum Hospice Inc serves 45 ZIP codes from its League City, Texas location in Galveston County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 45 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Spectrum Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, so it's worth reviewing CMS survey results and quality measures alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Spectrum Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since October 10, 2019.
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 for patients typically expected to have six months or less to live if the illness runs its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other health conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Spectrum Hospice Inc delivers care; contact the hospice at (800) 270-7120 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin hospice care with Spectrum Hospice Inc, contact the hospice directly at (800) 270-7120 and confirm certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measures compared to the state average, service area coverage, and how care needs would be met; contact Spectrum Hospice Inc at (800) 270-7120 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Spectrum Hospice Inc's certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971575?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.