Sunset Healthcare Services
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971603)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 2 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (832) 517-6451 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Sunset Healthcare Services, often because too few patients were surveyed. This does not necessarily reflect the quality of care provided; families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for updates.
Sunset Healthcare Services serves 2 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Sunset Healthcare Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 971603, since October 12, 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Sunset Healthcare Services is a for-profit hospice located in Houston, Texas, serving families in Harris County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 12, 2020.
CMS's CAHPS Hospice Survey collects feedback from family caregivers on their experience with a hospice's care. For Sunset Healthcare Services, CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage of caregivers rating the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10. This often occurs when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable results, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
CMS also tracks a composite process measure reflecting how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes. The statewide average composite score in Texas is 94.72, but CMS has not published a comparable score for Sunset Healthcare Services, so no comparison to the state average can be made at this time. Additional quality measures, such as a care index score or visits in the last days of life, have also not been published for this hospice.
Sunset Healthcare Services' service area, per CMS data, covers 2 ZIP codes near Houston. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Sunset Healthcare Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 971603) as of October 12, 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 survey results, such as a star rating or percent who would recommend, for Sunset Healthcare Services, which often happens when there are too few surveyed patients to report.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for Sunset Healthcare Services, 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, Sunset Healthcare Services serves 2 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas location in Harris County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 2 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Sunset Healthcare Services is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it can be a factor families like to know when comparing options.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Sunset Healthcare Services has been Medicare-certified since October 12, 2020.
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 a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical attention for comfort and can, in some cases, later resume curative treatment if their wishes change.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Sunset Healthcare Services delivers care; please contact the hospice at (832) 517-6451 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Sunset Healthcare Services directly at (832) 517-6451 to ask about starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and ownership type; you can also contact Sunset Healthcare Services at (832) 517-6451 for details not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Sunset Healthcare Services directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971603?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.