Traditions Hospice
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671686)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 87 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (281) 333-4048 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS gave Traditions Hospice an overall rating of 1 star, with 64% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 100.00, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Traditions Hospice serves 87 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County.
Yes, Traditions Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671686, since 2011); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Traditions Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Houston, Texas, serving Harris County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since August 2, 2011 (CCN 671686).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Traditions Hospice an overall rating of 1 star. Among those surveyed, 64% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to family and friends, and 70% rated their experience with the hospice as a 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performed a set of recommended care processes, Traditions Hospice scored 100.00, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 69.1% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, as documented in the data provided.
Traditions Hospice's service area, as listed with CMS, spans 87 ZIP codes.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient survey counts rather than any indication of care quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. No cost information is provided in this listing beyond that general fact.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Traditions Hospice?
Yes, Traditions Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671686), certified since August 2, 2011. 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's CAHPS survey gives Traditions Hospice an overall rating of 1 star, with 64% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 70% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Traditions Hospice's composite process score is 100.00, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Traditions Hospice, headquartered in Houston, Harris County, Texas, serves 87 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 87 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Traditions Hospice is organized as a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey results are the better indicators to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Traditions Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 2, 2011.
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 typically for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, usually when a doctor believes life expectancy is 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 curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care and support — patients still receive medical attention aimed at managing symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This listing's CMS data does not specify care settings for Traditions Hospice; please contact the hospice at (281) 333-4048 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 Traditions Hospice directly at (281) 333-4048 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey ratings, CMS quality measures, service area, staffing, and how care needs are met; you can review the published CMS figures here and contact Traditions Hospice at (281) 333-4048 for details not covered by this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Traditions Hospice (CCN 671686) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671686?state=TX to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.