Choice Hospice
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971678)
CMS process measure: 95 (state average 94.72 — at state average)
Serves: 84 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (713) 485-6709 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Choice Hospice, often because too few families were surveyed. On CMS's composite process measure, Choice Hospice scored 95.00, essentially at the Texas state average of 94.72.
Choice Hospice serves 84 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County.
Yes, Choice Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 971678, since 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Choice Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Houston, Texas, serving Harris County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since June 26, 2021 (CCN 971678).
CMS Care Compare does not currently publish CAHPS family-caregiver survey results — such as a star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating it 9-10 — for Choice Hospice. This is often because too few patient families were surveyed to publish reliable results, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Choice Hospice scored 95.00, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS classifies this as being at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 23.8% of patients, according to the most recent published data.
Choice Hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, covers 84 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost details are provided 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. Choice Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 971678) since June 26, 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 family-caregiver survey results for Choice Hospice, which often happens when too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Choice Hospice's composite process score is 95.00, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72, putting it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes visits occurred in the last days of life for 23.8% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Choice Hospice, based in Houston, Harris County, Texas, serves 84 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 84 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Choice Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not directly indicate quality of care, but it can be a factor families consider alongside published quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Choice Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 26, 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 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 giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Choice Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (713) 485-6709 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Choice Hospice directly at (713) 485-6709 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; you can review these details for Choice Hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Choice Hospice (CCN 971678) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971678?state=TX to confirm current CMS-reported details.
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.