Zenith Palliative Care Inc
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971662)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (346) 204-5046 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Zenith Palliative Care Inc, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. Families can contact the hospice directly or check Medicare Care Compare for updates.
Zenith Palliative Care Inc serves 34 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County.
Yes, Zenith Palliative Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 971662, since 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Zenith Palliative Care Inc is a for-profit hospice serving Houston, Texas, and surrounding communities in Harris County. It has been Medicare-certified since June 30, 2021, with CMS Certification Number (CCN) 971662. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice reaches families across 34 ZIP codes from its Houston base.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for Zenith Palliative Care Inc. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means the data has not yet been reported publicly.
Similarly, CMS lists Zenith Palliative Care Inc's composite process measure as not reported, so no direct comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 is currently available. A care index score of 7 appears in CMS data, though its comparative meaning is not detailed here.
Families exploring hospice care can rely on the Medicare hospice benefit to cover hospice services for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures in this profile are drawn directly from CMS Care Compare data as most recently available. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and to review the Care Compare listing for the most current information before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Zenith Palliative Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 971662) since June 30, 2021, 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 for Zenith Palliative Care Inc, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists the composite process score for this hospice as not reported, so it cannot currently be compared to the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Zenith Palliative Care Inc serves 34 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 34 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Zenith Palliative Care Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is disclosed by CMS for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 30, 2021.
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 for those nearing the end of life who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice means shifting the goal of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Zenith Palliative Care Inc at (346) 204-5046 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin hospice care, contact Zenith Palliative Care Inc directly at (346) 204-5046 and confirm certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, staffing, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (346) 204-5046 for specifics not listed in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Zenith Palliative Care Inc using CCN 971662 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971662?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.