Icare Hospice
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741742)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 43 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (832) 566-8280 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Icare Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, Icare Hospice scored 100.00, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Icare Hospice serves 43 ZIP codes from its office in Houston, Texas, located in Harris County.
Yes, Icare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741742, since 2018); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Icare Hospice is a for-profit hospice serving the Houston, Texas area, certified by Medicare since July 23, 2018 (CCN 741742). This profile is built from CMS Care Compare data.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Icare Hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet released these figures for this provider.
On the CMS composite process measure, Icare Hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average on this quality indicator. CMS also reports a care index score of 6 and notes that 29.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to Care Compare data.
Icare Hospice serves a broad area, covering 43 ZIP codes from its office in Houston, Harris County, Texas.
Hospice care for eligible Medicare patients is covered by the Medicare hospice benefit when a doctor certifies eligibility; this profile does not include cost information beyond that fact. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent vintage published there. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Icare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741742) since July 23, 2018, 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 (star rating or recommend percentages) for Icare Hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Icare Hospice scored 100.00 on the CMS composite process measure, above the Texas state average of 94.72; CMS also reports a care index score of 6 and 29.1% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Icare Hospice serves 43 ZIP codes from its office in Houston, Harris County, Texas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 43 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Icare Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor families may consider, but CMS quality measures are reported the same way regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Icare Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 23, 2018.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have decided to stop curative treatment, typically with a prognosis 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; it is not about giving up but about a different type of care and support during this time.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify where Icare Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (832) 566-8280 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the intake process; please contact Icare Hospice directly at (832) 566-8280 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these details for Icare Hospice at (832) 566-8280 or on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Icare Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741742?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.