St. Gabriel Hospice
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671706)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (682) 354-9538 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for St. Gabriel Hospice, often because of small patient counts, so no rating figures are currently available. This does not mean the hospice provides poor care — it simply means the data has not been published by CMS.
St. Gabriel Hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County, according to CMS Care Compare data. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific location is covered.
Yes, St. Gabriel Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 671706, certified since November 26, 2011. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St. Gabriel Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Houston, Texas, serving Harris County. It is a for-profit hospice organization, certified by Medicare since November 26, 2011, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 671706.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregiver survey results (CAHPS) — including a star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percentage rating it 9-10 — have not been published for St. Gabriel Hospice. CMS often does not publish these figures for hospices with smaller patient counts; this is not an indication of poor quality, simply that the data is not yet available or does not meet CMS's reporting threshold.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for St. Gabriel Hospice that can be compared to the Texas state average of 94.72. Again, this reflects a gap in published data rather than a judgment about the quality of care provided.
St. Gabriel Hospice's published service area in CMS data covers 1 ZIP code, indicating a narrow, localized service footprint from its Houston office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost details are included here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with any questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. St. Gabriel Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671706) since November 26, 2011, 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, percent who would recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for St. Gabriel Hospice, often due to small patient counts; 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 St. Gabriel Hospice, so no comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 can be made at this time.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, St. Gabriel Hospice serves 1 ZIP code 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 1 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
St. Gabriel Hospice is a for-profit organization; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it can be a factor families want to know when comparing options.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
St. Gabriel Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 26, 2011.
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 when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically for those 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, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify where St. Gabriel Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (682) 354-9538 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The provided data does not describe the intake process; please contact St. Gabriel Hospice directly at (682) 354-9538 and verify details 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 St. Gabriel Hospice at (682) 354-9538 for specifics and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up St. Gabriel Hospice's current CMS data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671706?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.