Houston Senior AdvisorBenchmark Hospice, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 780 Clepper St, Suite 100B in Montgomery, TX 77356. It has been certified since 1993. It cares for about 15 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 patients discharged alive within 7 days.
What is Benchmark Hospice, LLC's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Benchmark Hospice, LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 780 Clepper St, Suite 100B, Montgomery, TX 77356 |
| Phone | (936) 274-3787 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 451574 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 03/31/1993 |
How does Benchmark Hospice, LLC score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Benchmark Hospice, LLC 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 4 of the indicators below and worse on 2.
| Indicator | Benchmark Hospice, LLC | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 35.8% | 62% | 52.4% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 33.3% | 7.6% | 7.3% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 22.2% | 36.9% | 37.4% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 44.4% | 12.1% | 8.5% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 0% | 2% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 16.7 min | 11.6 min | 19.9 min | Better |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 9.7% | 7.6% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 98.4% | 88.1% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 92.1% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Texas average 94.7%) and 86.3% 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 Benchmark Hospice, LLC?
95% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Benchmark Hospice, LLC; the Texas average is 83%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Benchmark Hospice, LLC | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 93% | 81% | 82% | Better |
| Team always provided timely help | 88% | 77% | 78% | Better |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 98% | 90% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 97% | 89% | 91% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 78% | 76% | 76% | About the same |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 91% | 81% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 95% | 83% | 85% | Better |
Where does Benchmark Hospice, LLC deliver care, and to whom?
70% of benchmark hospice, llc's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is dementia (33%).
| Where care is delivered | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| At home | 70% |
| In assisted living | 28% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 2% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 33% |
| Cancer | 25% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 24% |
Which Houston-area ZIP codes does Benchmark Hospice, LLC serve?
Benchmark Hospice, LLC tells Medicare it serves 32 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties.
- 77024
- 77026
- 77057
- 77063
- 77065
- 77072
- 77077
- 77079
- 77080
- 77082
- 77090
- 77095
- 77301
- 77302
- 77303
- 77304
- 77306
- 77316
- 77318
- 77354
- 77356
- 77377
- 77378
- 77380
- 77381
- 77382
- 77385
- 77386
- 77388
- 77389
- 77429
- 77433
What should you ask Benchmark Hospice, LLC before choosing it?
Ask what happens in the first week
33.3% of its live discharges came within a week of enrollment (Texas average 7.6%). Ask what the admission visit covers and how they confirm hospice is the right fit before enrolling.
Ask how a crisis at home is handled
44.4% 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 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.
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 Benchmark Hospice, LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. Benchmark Hospice, LLC is certified by Medicare under provider number 451574 and has been since 1993.
What is Benchmark Hospice, LLC's Hospice Care Index score?
8 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Texas average is 8.4.
How large is Benchmark Hospice, LLC?
It cares for about 15 patients on an average day.
