Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Houston - South, Llc
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671559)
CMS process measure: 99.52 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 74 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (713) 895-8615 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice, but 59% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend it, and 60% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 99.52, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
This hospice, AccentCare Hospice & Palliative Care of Houston - South, LLC, serves 74 ZIP codes from its office in Houston, Texas, in Harris County.
Yes, AccentCare Hospice & Palliative Care of Houston - South, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 671559, since 2007); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
AccentCare Hospice & Palliative Care of Houston - South, LLC is a for-profit hospice agency based in Houston, Texas, serving families in Harris County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since March 8, 2007.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 59% of family caregivers who responded said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 60% rated their overall experience as a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data available here, which can happen when survey response counts are limited; this does not indicate poor quality, only that the figure is not published.
On the CMS composite process quality measure, this hospice scored 99.52, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 36.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the same CMS dataset.
This hospice reports serving 74 ZIP codes from its Houston office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost information beyond that is provided here. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. This hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671559) since March 8, 2007, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 59% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 60% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in this data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice scored 99.52 on the CMS composite process measure, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 74 ZIP codes from its office in Houston, Harris County, Texas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 74 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not directly determine quality, but it is one factor families sometimes consider alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 8, 2007.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for people who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean a person stops receiving medical attention or support for pain and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (713) 895-8615 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (713) 895-8615 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver recommendation rates, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review this hospice's published CMS figures here and confirm additional details by calling (713) 895-8615.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice using CCN 671559 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671559?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.