City Hospice & Palliative Care, Llc
Sugar Land, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971670)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 40 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (346) 375-4682 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for City Hospice & Palliative Care, likely because too few surveys were completed to report reliably. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 100.00, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
City Hospice & Palliative Care serves 40 ZIP codes from its Sugar Land, TX office in Fort Bend County.
Yes, City Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 971670, since July 21, 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
City Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC is a for-profit hospice serving the Sugar Land, Texas area, based in Fort Bend County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 21, 2021.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice. This is often due to too few patient surveys being completed to report reliably, and it does not indicate poor quality of care — it simply means CMS does not yet have enough data to publish a star rating, a percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or a percentage rating the hospice 9 or 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, City Hospice & Palliative Care scored 100.00, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 4 for this hospice.
City Hospice & Palliative Care reports serving 40 ZIP codes from its Sugar Land office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are available here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; 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, City Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 971670, since July 21, 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 this hospice, which often happens when too few patient surveys have been completed to report reliably; this does not indicate poor care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72, putting it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
City Hospice & Palliative Care reports serving 40 ZIP codes from its Sugar Land, TX office in Fort Bend County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 40 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as for-profit. Ownership type doesn't directly determine quality, so it's worth reviewing CMS quality measures alongside this fact.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 21, 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 is generally for patients with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than cure.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means focusing care on comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; patients still receive active medical attention for symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (346) 375-4682 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (346) 375-4682 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and what areas the hospice serves — all information you can look up on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971670?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.