Varco Hospice Llc
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741784)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 70 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (713) 581-9198 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS survey data shows 73% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Varco Hospice LLC, and 77% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating or a composite process score comparison to the Texas state average for this hospice.
Varco Hospice LLC serves 70 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County.
Yes, Varco Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN 741784, certified since 2019; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Varco Hospice LLC is a for-profit hospice located in Houston, Texas, serving Harris County and surrounding areas. According to CMS Care Compare data, it has been Medicare-certified since January 25, 2019, under CCN 741784.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 73% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 77% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice, which often occurs when the number of surveyed families is small; this does not indicate poor quality, only that CMS has not released the figure.
CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, is not reported for Varco Hospice LLC as a comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72, meaning CMS marks this comparison as 'not reported.' A separate CMS care index score of 7 and a visits-in-last-days-of-life percentage of 10.0% are also part of the published data, though families should review these figures directly on Care Compare for full context.
Varco Hospice LLC's service area covers 70 ZIP codes from its Houston office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are included here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published vintage available at the time of writing. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Varco Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 741784) since January 25, 2019, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 73% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Varco Hospice LLC, and 77% rated their overall experience as a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not reported a composite process score comparison against the Texas state average (94.72) for this hospice, often due to small patient counts, which does not indicate poor quality.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Varco Hospice LLC serves 70 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 70 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Varco Hospice LLC is a for-profit hospice; ownership type can be a factor families consider, but CMS quality measures apply regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Varco Hospice LLC has been Medicare-certified since January 25, 2019.
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 and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer pursued, typically for those with a life expectancy of 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 on care or support, and pain and symptom management continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Varco Hospice LLC at (713) 581-9198 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Varco Hospice LLC at (713) 581-9198 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, service area coverage, and CMS quality measures — you can review Varco Hospice LLC's published figures on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly by calling (713) 581-9198.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Varco Hospice LLC's certification and quality data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741784?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.