Transcare Hospice
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A91605)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 12 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (713) 561-3810 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Transcare Hospice, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for any future updates to this hospice's ratings.
Transcare Hospice serves 12 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County, according to CMS data.
Yes, Transcare Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN A91605, certified since 05/26/2023; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Transcare Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Houston, Texas, serving families in Harris County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since 05/26/2023, identified by CMS Certification Number (CCN) A91605.
CMS has not published CAHPS Hospice Survey results for Transcare Hospice, including the family caregiver star rating, the percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percentage of caregivers rating it 9 or 10 overall. This is often the case for hospices with small patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality of care — it simply means CMS has not yet released enough survey data to report these figures publicly.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Transcare Hospice, so no comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 can be made at this time. CMS also has not published a care index score or a measure of visits in the last days of life for this hospice in the available data.
Transcare Hospice's service area, per CMS data, covers 12 ZIP codes. Ownership type has not been provided in the available CMS data for this listing.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Transcare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A91605), certified since 05/26/2023, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS Hospice Survey results, such as a star rating or percentage who would recommend, for Transcare Hospice; this is often due to small patient counts rather than a reflection of 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 Transcare Hospice, so a comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 is not currently possible.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Transcare Hospice, based in Houston, Texas (Harris County), serves 12 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 12 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type is not included in the available CMS data for Transcare Hospice; please contact the hospice at (713) 561-3810 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Transcare Hospice has been Medicare-certified since 05/26/2023, according to CMS records.
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 patients with 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; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Transcare Hospice; please contact the hospice at (713) 561-3810 to ask about where care is provided.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Transcare Hospice at (713) 561-3810 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about services offered, staff availability, how care is coordinated, and how quality is measured; contact Transcare Hospice at (713) 561-3810 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Transcare Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A91605?state=TX to review its current CMS-reported information.
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.