Essential Hospice And Palliative Services, Llc.
Webster, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741572)
CMS process measure: 83.87 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 59 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (832) 224-4756 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Essential Hospice And Palliative Services 97% of the time, and the hospice scored 83.87 on CMS's composite process measure, below the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Essential Hospice And Palliative Services serves 59 ZIP codes from its office in Webster, Texas, in Harris County.
Yes, Essential Hospice And Palliative Services is Medicare-certified, with CCN 741572, certified since 2015; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Essential Hospice And Palliative Services, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Webster, Texas, serving families in Harris County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 29, 2015.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 97% of family caregivers who responded said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 93% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can occur when survey response counts are small; this is not an indication of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, this hospice scored 83.87, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 6 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 53.9% of patients, according to the same data set.
This hospice reports serving 59 ZIP codes from its Webster, Texas office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to review the most current information directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Essential Hospice And Palliative Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 741572), certified since May 29, 2015, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In CMS's CAHPS survey data, 97% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 93% 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?
This hospice scored 83.87 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 59 ZIP codes from its office in Webster, Texas, in Harris County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 59 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 entity; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but CMS publishes it as part of its public data so families can consider it alongside survey results and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 29, 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 generally chosen when a patient and their doctor decide to focus on comfort rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up care altogether, and patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions.
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 directly at (832) 224-4756 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 the hospice at (832) 224-4756 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice compares to the state average on quality measures, and the geographic area served; you can also ask the hospice directly at (832) 224-4756 about their specific services.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice's current CMS data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741572?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.