Anchor Hospice Llc
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741583)
CMS process measure: 90.06 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 122 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (877) 296-3840 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey said 86% would definitely recommend Anchor Hospice LLC, and 82% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 90.06, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Anchor Hospice LLC serves 122 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County.
Yes, Anchor Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 741583, since 2015); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Anchor Hospice LLC is a for-profit, Medicare-certified hospice based in Houston, Texas, serving patients in Harris County. It has held Medicare certification since November 24, 2015 (CCN 741583).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 86% would definitely recommend Anchor Hospice LLC to others, and 82% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of important care processes, Anchor Hospice LLC scored 90.06, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 29.6% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the most recent Care Compare data vintage available.
Anchor Hospice LLC's service area spans 122 ZIP codes from its Houston office, reflecting a broad reach across the surrounding region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Anchor Hospice LLC has been Medicare-certified since November 24, 2015 (CCN 741583), 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, 86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Anchor Hospice LLC, and 82% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Anchor Hospice LLC scored 90.06 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 29.6% of patients received visits in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Anchor Hospice LLC serves 122 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 122 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Anchor Hospice LLC is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality; CMS quality and survey measures are better indicators of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Anchor Hospice LLC has been Medicare-certified since November 24, 2015.
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 is focused on comfort for people who have a life-limiting illness and have generally chosen to stop curative treatment.
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 giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Anchor Hospice LLC at (877) 296-3840 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Anchor Hospice LLC at (877) 296-3840 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about family caregiver survey results, how a hospice compares to state averages on CMS quality measures, and the areas it serves — all of which are reported for Anchor Hospice LLC above; for further questions, contact the hospice at (877) 296-3840.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Anchor Hospice LLC's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741583?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.