Vitas Healthcare Of Texas L P
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451536)
CMS process measure: 96.05 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 193 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (713) 663-4900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Vitas Healthcare Of Texas L P 3 stars in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 80% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.05 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Vitas Healthcare Of Texas L P serves 193 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address is within its service area.
Yes, Vitas Healthcare Of Texas L P is Medicare-certified (CCN 451536), certified since 1989. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vitas Healthcare Of Texas L P is a for-profit hospice based in Houston, Texas, serving Harris County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since October 10, 1989 (CCN 451536).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 80% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 80% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes are delivered, Vitas Healthcare Of Texas L P scored 96.05, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 73.0% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the most recent published Care Compare data.
This hospice reports serving 193 ZIP codes from its Houston office, indicating a broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no separate cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare, as CMS periodically updates its data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vitas Healthcare Of Texas L P is Medicare-certified (CCN 451536), certified since October 10, 1989, 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 Hospice Survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 80% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 80% rating 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 96.05, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 73.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 193 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 193 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Vitas Healthcare Of Texas L P is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality; CMS's survey and process measures are more direct indicators of reported experience and care processes.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 10, 1989.
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 rather than cure when a patient's life expectancy is generally six months or less, as certified by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where care is delivered; contact the hospice at (713) 663-4900 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Starting hospice care typically requires a physician's certification of eligibility; contact the hospice at (713) 663-4900 for specific steps and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about survey ratings, service area, how care processes compare to state averages, and how to begin care; contact the hospice at (713) 663-4900 to ask about anything not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Vitas Healthcare Of Texas L P directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451536?state=TX to confirm current ratings and details.
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.