Vantage Hospice
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671680)
CMS process measure: 98.16 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 205 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (281) 579-5660 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vantage Hospice has a 3-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 82% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.16 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Vantage Hospice serves 205 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County.
Yes, Vantage Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671680, since 2011); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vantage Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Houston, Texas (Harris County), operating under an "Other" ownership designation. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 19, 2011, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 671680.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Vantage Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 82% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 78% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a set of recommended care processes, Vantage Hospice scored 98.16, compared to 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 43.4% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per published CMS data.
Vantage Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 205 ZIP codes.
Hospice care is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the case for smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Vantage Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671680) and has been since May 19, 2011. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS survey gives Vantage Hospice a 3-star rating from family caregivers, with 82% saying they would definitely recommend it and 78% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Vantage Hospice's composite process score is 98.16, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Vantage Hospice serves 205 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 205 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Vantage Hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures like the CAHPS survey and composite process score offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Vantage Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 19, 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 focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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 underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, symptom management, or emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Vantage Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (281) 579-5660 or 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 Vantage Hospice at (281) 579-5660 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quality measures compare to state averages, service area coverage, and how to begin care — you can also verify these details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Vantage Hospice's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671680?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.