1St Quality Hospice Llc
Livingston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671729)
CMS process measure: 89.29 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 21 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (409) 331-9909 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for 1st Quality Hospice LLC, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 89.29, below the Texas state average of 94.72.
1st Quality Hospice LLC serves 21 ZIP codes from its Livingston, Texas office in Polk County.
Yes, 1st Quality Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 671729, since 2012); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
1st Quality Hospice LLC is a for-profit hospice agency based in Livingston, Texas (Polk County), certified by Medicare since August 10, 2012 under CCN 671729. The agency serves families across 21 ZIP codes in the surrounding area.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice's CAHPS family caregiver survey results — including star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percentage rating it 9-10 — have not been published by CMS for this hospice. This is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality; families should check Care Compare directly for the most current status.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes key care processes, 1st Quality Hospice LLC scored 89.29, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average on this measure. The hospice also has a care index score of 10 and reported that 18.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per CMS data.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a terminal illness; no cost details beyond this general coverage fact are included here. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and consult Medicare Care Compare to confirm current details before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. 1st Quality Hospice LLC has been Medicare-certified since August 10, 2012 (CCN 671729), 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 family caregiver survey results for this hospice, often because of small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, 1st Quality Hospice LLC scored 89.29, compared to the Texas average of 94.72, placing it below the state average. Its care index score is 10, and 18.9% of patients received visits in their last days of life, per CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 21 ZIP codes from its office in Livingston, Texas, in Polk County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 21 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
1st Quality Hospice LLC is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality of care, but it can be a factor families consider alongside CMS quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 10, 2012.
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 rather than cure for patients typically expected to live six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact 1st Quality Hospice LLC at (409) 331-9909 to confirm.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact 1st Quality Hospice LLC at (409) 331-9909 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact 1st Quality Hospice LLC at (409) 331-9909 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up 1st Quality Hospice LLC (CCN 671729) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671729?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.