hospice in Sugar Land, TX
Altus Hospice
14141 Southwest Freeway, Suite 260, Sugar Land, TX 77478 · (281) 493-9744
CMS family caregiver survey star rating
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Altus Hospice at a glance
Altus Hospice is a for-profit hospice in Sugar Land, Texas (Fort Bend County).
CMS has not published a family caregiver survey star rating for this hospice, usually because it has too little recent data.
77% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 31 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- April 18, 2007
- County
- Fort Bend County
- CMS Certification Number
- 671562
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 80% | 81.2% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 77% | 83.1% | 84.9% | Worse |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 73% | 76.3% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 82% | 77.2% | 77.8% | Better |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 86% | 90.2% | 91.3% | Worse |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 77% | 80.7% | 81.7% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 84% | 89.4% | 91% | Worse |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 97.1% | 93% | 92.5% | Average |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 71.2% | 55.4% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 9 | 8.5 | 8.9 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 31 | 47 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Altus Hospice
- Not rated
Trucare Hospice and Palliative Services
12808 W. Airport Boulevard Suite 346, Sugar Land, TX 77478 · under 1 mi
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Not ratedHarbor Hospice of Richmond, LP
12808 West Airport Blvd. Suite 235, Sugar Land, TX 77478 · under 1 mi
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★★★★★1Much below averageAcura Hospice Care LLC
56 Sugar Creek Center Blvd., Suite 150, Sugar Land, TX 77478 · under 1 mi
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Not rated- Not rated
Heart To Heart Hospice of Sugar Land
13017 Jess Pirtle Blvd., Suite 175, Sugar Land, TX 77478 · under 1 mi
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Not rated
Frequently asked questions
What is Altus Hospice's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Altus Hospice. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
Where is Altus Hospice and how do I contact it?
Altus Hospice is at 14141 Southwest Freeway, Suite 260, Sugar Land, TX 77478. Phone: (281) 493-9744.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.