Houston Senior AdvisorAccredited Hospices of America is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 21733 Provincial Blvd Suite 920 in Katy, TX 77450. It has been certified since 2012. It cares for about 45 patients on an average day, making it a small hospice. It scores 8 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Texas average is 8.4. The index flags 2 areas where it is worse than the Texas average, starting with live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice.
What is Accredited Hospices of America's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Accredited Hospices of America |
|---|---|
| Address | 21733 Provincial Blvd Suite 920, Katy, TX 77450 |
| Phone | (832) 408-7999 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 671725 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 06/08/2012 |
How does Accredited Hospices of America score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Accredited Hospices of America scores 8 out of 10 on the Hospice Care Index, which counts how many of ten visit, discharge and staffing indicators a hospice meets. Against the Texas average it is better on 3 of the indicators below and worse on 2.
| Indicator | Accredited Hospices of America | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 28.2% | 62% | 52.4% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 5.4% | 7.6% | 7.3% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 37.8% | 36.9% | 37.4% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 24.3% | 12.1% | 8.5% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 2.7% | 2% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 42.2 min | 11.6 min | 19.9 min | Better |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 3.7% | 7.6% | 9.6% | Worse |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 100% | 88.1% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 98.7% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Texas average 94.7%) and 70.4% were visited by a nurse or social worker on at least two of their last three days (Texas average 51%).
What do families say about Accredited Hospices of America?
92% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Accredited Hospices of America; the Texas average is 83%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Accredited Hospices of America | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 88% | 81% | 82% | Better |
| Team always provided timely help | 84% | 77% | 78% | Better |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 95% | 90% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 91% | 89% | 91% | About the same |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 79% | 76% | 76% | Better |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 88% | 81% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 92% | 83% | 85% | Better |
Where does Accredited Hospices of America deliver care, and to whom?
100% of accredited hospices of america's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is dementia (28%). It has provided levels of care beyond routine home visits, such as continuous care at home or inpatient stays, in the last three years.
| Where care is delivered | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| At home | 100% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 28% |
| Cancer | 24% |
| Stroke | 19% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 18% |
| Other conditions | 8% |
Which Houston-area ZIP codes does Accredited Hospices of America serve?
Accredited Hospices of America tells Medicare it serves 69 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties.
- 77003
- 77004
- 77005
- 77009
- 77017
- 77022
- 77023
- 77025
- 77027
- 77028
- 77039
- 77040
- 77041
- 77042
- 77043
- 77045
- 77046
- 77049
- 77053
- 77056
- 77064
- 77065
- 77066
- 77067
- 77068
- 77069
- 77072
- 77077
- 77079
- 77082
- 77084
- 77087
- 77089
- 77091
- 77092
- 77093
- 77094
- 77095
- 77096
- 77098
- 77354
- 77377
- 77379
- 77381
- 77384
- 77388
- 77401
- 77406
- 77407
- 77429
- 77433
- 77441
- 77447
- 77449
- 77450
- 77459
- 77464
- 77469
- 77476
- 77477
- 77478
- 77479
- 77489
- 77493
- 77494
- 77498
- 77506
- 77583
- 77584
What should you ask Accredited Hospices of America before choosing it?
Ask how a crisis at home is handled
24.3% of its live discharges were followed by a hospital stay and a return to hospice (Texas average 12.1%). Ask who comes to the house in a symptom crisis and how fast.
Ask about weekend coverage
3.7% of its nursing time is delivered on weekends (Texas average 7.6%). Ask who is on call Saturday and Sunday and whether routine visits happen then.
Ask where inpatient care happens
When symptoms cannot be managed at home, hospice provides short inpatient stays. Ask which facility they use and how far it is from the family.
Ask what the family is expected to do
Hospice supports the family caregiver; it does not replace one. Ask how many aide visits a week are typical and what happens overnight.
Which other hospices serve Katy, TX?
- Unicare Palliative & Hospice Care, LLC — Hospice Care Index 4 of 10
- A Hug Away Healthcare Inc — Hospice Care Index 7 of 10
- Blue Star Hospice, Inc. — Hospice Care Index 7 of 10
- Fort Bend Hospice and Palliative Care LLC — Hospice Care Index 7 of 10
- Jol Healthcare — Hospice Care Index 7 of 10
- Golden Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc. — Hospice Care Index 3 of 10
All Medicare-certified hospices in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare hospice data release dated 2026-08-07.
Common questions
Is Accredited Hospices of America Medicare-certified?
Yes. Accredited Hospices of America is certified by Medicare under provider number 671725 and has been since 2012.
What is Accredited Hospices of America's Hospice Care Index score?
8 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Texas average is 8.4.
How large is Accredited Hospices of America?
It cares for about 45 patients on an average day.
