White Orchid Hospice
Sugar Land, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741657)
CMS process measure: 96.24 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 139 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (866) 966-2215 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results, such as a star rating or percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend, for White Orchid Hospice. However, its CMS quality process composite score is 96.24, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
White Orchid Hospice serves 139 ZIP codes from its Sugar Land, TX office in Fort Bend County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, White Orchid Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741657, since March 23, 2017), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
White Orchid Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Sugar Land, Texas, serving families in Fort Bend County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since March 23, 2017, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 741657.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results — including a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice, or percentage rating it 9-10 — for White Orchid Hospice. This often occurs when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report results reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS quality process composite measure, White Orchid Hospice scored 96.24, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 66.0% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data available.
White Orchid Hospice's service area, as listed in CMS data, covers 139 ZIP codes from its Sugar Land office.
Hospice care for eligible Medicare beneficiaries is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit; no cost figures beyond that are included here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent vintage published by CMS. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. White Orchid Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741657) as of March 23, 2017, 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 for White Orchid Hospice, which often happens when there are too few surveyed patients — it does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
White Orchid Hospice's composite process score is 96.24, above the Texas state average of 94.72; CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 66.0% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, White Orchid Hospice serves 139 ZIP codes from its Sugar Land, Texas office in Fort Bend County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 139 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
White Orchid Hospice is listed as a for-profit organization in CMS data; ownership type alone does not determine quality of care, which is why CMS publishes separate quality and survey measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
White Orchid Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 23, 2017.
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; both aim to relieve pain and support quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean abandoning medical care, as hospice teams actively manage symptoms and support patients and families.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify care settings for White Orchid Hospice; please contact the hospice at (866) 966-2215 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm where care is provided.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't describe the admission process; contact White Orchid Hospice directly at (866) 966-2215 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores, staffing, service area, and how care needs are met after hours — contact White Orchid Hospice at (866) 966-2215 for details not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up White Orchid Hospice's official CMS profile, including its CCN 741657 and current quality data, at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741657?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.