Community First Hospice Care Of Houston
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971521)
CMS process measure: 90.48 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 73 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (832) 406-4210 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Community First Hospice Care Of Houston, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 90.48, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Community First Hospice Care Of Houston serves 73 ZIP codes from its Houston, TX office in Houston County.
Yes, Community First Hospice Care Of Houston is Medicare-certified (CCN 971521), certified since September 11, 2019; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Community First Hospice Care Of Houston is a for-profit hospice agency based in Houston, Texas, serving families in Houston County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 11, 2019 (CCN 971521).
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often occurs when a hospice has served too few patients in the survey period for CMS to report reliable figures. This should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means no survey data is currently available on Medicare Care Compare.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects whether patients received a bundle of recommended care processes, Community First Hospice Care Of Houston scored 90.48, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average on this measure. Its care index score is listed as 10. CMS has not published data on visits in the last days of life for this hospice.
Community First Hospice Care Of Houston reports serving 73 ZIP codes from its Houston office, indicating a fairly broad service area.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; families should confirm current details, including any additional CAHPS results as they become available, directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Community First Hospice Care Of Houston is Medicare-certified (CCN 971521) as of September 11, 2019, 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, often because too few patients were surveyed to report reliable figures — this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 90.48, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 73 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Houston County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 73 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 by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey results are better indicators when available.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 11, 2019.
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 curative treatment and are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care or support, and patients can still receive medical attention 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 (832) 406-4210 or check Medicare Care Compare for these details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (832) 406-4210 to ask how to begin services.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about how care is provided, staffing, services offered, and quality measures; contact the hospice at (832) 406-4210 and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare for published figures.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Community First Hospice Care Of Houston (CCN 971521) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971521?state=TX to review its 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.