Houston Senior AdvisorAmedisys Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 2685 S Loop 336 W, Suite A-1 in Conroe, TX 77304. It has been certified since 2009. It cares for about 78 patients on an average day, making it a mid-sized hospice. It scores 10 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Texas average is 8.4. Family caregivers rate it 4 out of 5 stars. The index flags 1 area where it is worse than the Texas average, starting with patients discharged alive after 180 days or more.
What is Amedisys Hospice's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Amedisys Hospice |
|---|---|
| Address | 2685 S Loop 336 W, Suite A-1, Conroe, TX 77304 |
| Phone | (281) 592-2830 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 671647 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 11/19/2009 |
How does Amedisys Hospice score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Amedisys Hospice scores 10 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 2 of the indicators below and worse on 1.
| Indicator | Amedisys Hospice | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 63.9% | 62% | 52.4% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 4.3% | 7.6% | 7.3% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 49.6% | 36.9% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 10.4% | 12.1% | 8.5% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 1.7% | 2% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 10.6 min | 11.6 min | 19.9 min | About the same |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 8.1% | 7.6% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 97.2% | 88.1% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 99.6% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Texas average 94.7%) and 82.2% 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 Amedisys Hospice?
89% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Amedisys Hospice; the Texas average is 83%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Amedisys Hospice | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 85% | 81% | 82% | Better |
| Team always provided timely help | 81% | 77% | 78% | Better |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 95% | 90% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 90% | 89% | 91% | About the same |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 82% | 76% | 76% | Better |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 86% | 81% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 89% | 83% | 85% | Better |
Where does Amedisys Hospice deliver care, and to whom?
66% of amedisys hospice's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is heart and circulatory disease (21%). 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 | 66% |
| In a nursing facility | 25% |
| In assisted living | 6% |
| Other locations | 3% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Heart and circulatory disease | 21% |
| Cancer | 20% |
| Dementia | 20% |
| Respiratory disease | 17% |
| Other conditions | 16% |
| Stroke | 9% |
Which Houston-area ZIP codes does Amedisys Hospice serve?
Amedisys Hospice tells Medicare it serves 52 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties.
- 77014
- 77028
- 77057
- 77060
- 77064
- 77065
- 77066
- 77067
- 77068
- 77069
- 77070
- 77073
- 77086
- 77087
- 77090
- 77301
- 77302
- 77303
- 77304
- 77306
- 77316
- 77318
- 77336
- 77338
- 77339
- 77345
- 77354
- 77355
- 77356
- 77357
- 77365
- 77372
- 77373
- 77375
- 77377
- 77378
- 77379
- 77380
- 77381
- 77382
- 77384
- 77385
- 77386
- 77388
- 77389
- 77429
- 77433
- 77447
- 77479
- 77520
- 77530
- 77873
What should you ask Amedisys Hospice before choosing it?
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
49.6% of its live discharges came after six months or more of care (Texas average 36.9%). Ask how often the doctor recertifies eligibility and what support is offered if a patient is discharged.
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.
Ask how fast they can admit
Ask how soon after the call a nurse can come out, including evenings and weekends, and how quickly medications and equipment arrive.
Which other hospices serve Conroe, TX?
- Elara Caring — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- St Joseph Hospice of Conroe Texas — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- Harbor Hospice 28, L.P. — Hospice Care Index 7 of 10
- Hospice 365 LLC — Hospice Care Index 7 of 10
- Oasis Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Alamo Hospice of Conroe — Hospice Care Index 9 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 Amedisys Hospice Medicare-certified?
Yes. Amedisys Hospice is certified by Medicare under provider number 671647 and has been since 2009.
What is Amedisys Hospice's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Texas average is 8.4.
How large is Amedisys Hospice?
It cares for about 78 patients on an average day.
