hospice in Houston, TX

Doctor's Choice Hospice

13100 Northwest Fwy Ste 405, Houston, TX 77040 · (833) 365-2464

★★★★★1
Much below average
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

Doctor's Choice Hospice at a glance

Doctor's Choice Hospice is a for-profit hospice in Houston, Texas (Harris County).

CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, worse than the Texas average of 3.5.

63% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 63 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
For-Profit
Medicare-certified since
July 9, 2021
County
Harris County
CMS Certification Number
971667

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better)1 / 53.5 / 53.7 / 5Worse

Family survey

This facility61%Texas average81.2%U.S. average82.7%
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10: this facility vs. Texas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better)61%81.2%82.7%Worse
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)63%83.1%84.9%Worse
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)68%76.3%76.4%Worse
Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better)58%77.2%77.8%Worse
Patient always treated with respect (higher is better)78%90.2%91.3%Worse
Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better)71%80.7%81.7%Worse
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)79%89.4%91%Worse

Quality of care

This facility77.2%Texas average93%U.S. average92.5%
Patients who got all recommended care at admission: this facility vs. Texas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better)77.2%93%92.5%Worse
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)56.9%55.4%56.3%Average
Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better)108.58.9Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Average patients per day634767

Where this hospice provides care

At home92%Assisted living4%Skilled nursing facility1%Other0%Nursing facility2%Inpatient hospice0%Inpatient hospital0%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

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  2. Blue Bonnet Hospice

    6525 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Ste C, Houston, TX 77041 · 3.4 mi

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  3. Legacy Now Hospice LLC

    10301 Northwest Freeway Suite 420, Houston, TX 77092 · 4.6 mi

    Not rated
  4. Icare Hospice

    2855 Mangum Rd Ste 401, Houston, TX 77092 · 4.6 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated
  5. Uplift Hospice

    1458 Campbell Rd Ste 250, Houston, TX 77055 · 6 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated
  6. Star of Texas Hospice and Palliative Care LLC

    1458 Campbell Rd Ste 225, Houston, TX 77055 · 6 mi

    Not rated

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Frequently asked questions

What is Doctor's Choice Hospice's rating?

Doctor's Choice Hospice has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Texas hospices is 3.5 stars.

Where is Doctor's Choice Hospice and how do I contact it?

Doctor's Choice Hospice is at 13100 Northwest Fwy Ste 405, Houston, TX 77040. Phone: (833) 365-2464.

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.