Golden Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc.
Katy, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971734)
CMS process measure: 96.77 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 48 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (713) 234-7735 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Golden Hospice And Palliative Care, so no recommendation percentage or star rating is available. On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, it scores 96.77, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Golden Hospice And Palliative Care serves 48 ZIP codes from its Katy, Texas office in Harris County.
Yes, Golden Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 971734, since September 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Golden Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc. is a for-profit hospice based in Katy, Texas, serving families in Harris County and the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since September 20, 2021 (CCN 971734).
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are too small to report reliably. This should not be taken as a sign of poor quality — it simply means no survey data is currently available.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Golden Hospice And Palliative Care scores 96.77, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 3 for this hospice. CMS has not published data on the percentage of visits made in the last days of life for this hospice.
Golden Hospice And Palliative Care reports serving 48 ZIP codes from its Katy, Texas office, giving families in a broad area around Harris County access to its services.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies a terminal diagnosis; no cost details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of retrieval. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Golden Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 971734, since September 20, 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 is often the case for hospices with small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process-of-care score is 96.77, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 48 ZIP codes from its Katy, Texas office in Harris County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 48 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Golden Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit agency; ownership type does not determine quality on its own, so it's worth reviewing CMS quality measures alongside ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 20, 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 patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 illness, but it does not mean giving up care or support — pain management and symptom relief continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Golden Hospice And Palliative Care at (713) 234-7735 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; contact Golden Hospice And Palliative Care at (713) 234-7735 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measures like the composite process score, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (713) 234-7735 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Golden Hospice And Palliative Care using CCN 971734 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971734?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.