Hopestone Hospice & Palliative Care
Texas City, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671791)
CMS process measure: 69.8 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 76 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (409) 935-0169 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a star rating for Hopestone Hospice & Palliative Care, but 65% of family caregivers surveyed said they would definitely recommend it, and its CMS composite process score of 69.80 is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Hopestone Hospice & Palliative Care serves 76 ZIP codes from its Texas City, Texas office in Galveston County.
Yes, Hopestone Hospice & Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 671791, since 2013); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hopestone Hospice & Palliative Care is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Texas City, Texas, serving families in Galveston County and the surrounding region. The hospice has an ownership type of "Other" and has been Medicare-certified since November 5, 2013, according to CMS Care Compare data.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice. Family caregivers who responded reported that 65% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 60% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Where a measure is not published, this often reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, Hopestone Hospice & Palliative Care scored 69.80, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 53.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent Care Compare data vintage.
Hopestone Hospice & Palliative Care's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 76 ZIP codes from its Texas City office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hopestone Hospice & Palliative Care is Medicare-certified, CCN 671791, certified since November 5, 2013. 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 a star rating for this hospice, but 65% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend it, and 60% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 69.80, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare, it serves 76 ZIP codes from its Texas City, Texas office in Galveston County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 76 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can relate to organizational structure, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed on their own for care quality.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 5, 2013.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to manage symptoms and improve comfort, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients who are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom management, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; patients and families remain in control of their care decisions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (409) 935-0169 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 (409) 935-0169 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quality measures compare to the state average, and the size of the service area — all of which are reported here from CMS Care Compare data; for additional specifics, contact the hospice directly at (409) 935-0169.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view current CMS data for Hopestone Hospice & Palliative Care at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671791?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.