Destiny Hospice, Llc
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971688)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 49 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (720) 254-5439 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Destiny Hospice, so there is no star rating or recommend percentage available. On the CMS composite process measure, Destiny Hospice scored 100.00, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Destiny Hospice serves 49 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County.
Yes, Destiny Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 971688, since September 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Destiny Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. It has been Medicare-certified since September 9, 2021, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 971688. The hospice serves a broad area, covering 49 ZIP codes from its Houston office.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Destiny Hospice has not had CAHPS family caregiver survey results published — CMS does not report a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality; it simply means CMS has not yet published enough data to report these figures.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Destiny Hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. Its care index score is reported as 10.
Families considering hospice care should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and to contact the hospice for any questions not answered here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Destiny Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 971688) since September 9, 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 with smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Destiny Hospice scored 100.00 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Destiny Hospice serves 49 ZIP codes from its office in Houston, Texas, in Harris County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 49 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Destiny Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not by itself determine care quality, but families may want to consider it alongside CMS quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Destiny Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 9, 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 focused on comfort for those with a life-limiting illness who are no longer pursuing curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice does not mean giving up care; it shifts the focus from curing an illness to providing comfort, dignity, and support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Destiny Hospice at (720) 254-5439 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 Destiny Hospice at (720) 254-5439 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and how long a hospice has been Medicare-certified — details available through CMS Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Destiny Hospice, LLC (CCN 971688) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971688?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.