Houston Senior AdvisorBlue Star Hospice, Inc. is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 2023 N Mason Rd Suite 202 in Katy, TX 77449. It has been certified since 2015. It cares for about 116 patients on an average day, making it a mid-sized hospice. It scores 7 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Texas average is 8.4. Family caregivers rate it 3 out of 5 stars. The index flags 3 areas where it is worse than the Texas average, starting with gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days.
What is Blue Star Hospice, Inc.'s Medicare record?
| Hospice | Blue Star Hospice, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Address | 2023 N Mason Rd Suite 202, Katy, TX 77449 |
| Phone | (832) 727-9119 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 741560 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 05/06/2015 |
How does Blue Star Hospice, Inc. score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Blue Star Hospice, Inc. scores 7 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 3.
| Indicator | Blue Star Hospice, Inc. | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 69.6% | 62% | 52.4% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 2.3% | 7.6% | 7.3% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 29.9% | 36.9% | 37.4% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 21.8% | 12.1% | 8.5% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 2.3% | 2% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 9.5 min | 11.6 min | 19.9 min | Worse |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 5.5% | 7.6% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 88.4% | 88.1% | 89.3% | About the same |
Separately, 74.3% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Texas average 94.7%) and 39.9% 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 Blue Star Hospice, Inc.?
81% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Blue Star Hospice, Inc.; the Texas average is 83%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Blue Star Hospice, Inc. | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 73% | 81% | 82% | Worse |
| Team always provided timely help | 73% | 77% | 78% | Worse |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 89% | 90% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 88% | 89% | 91% | About the same |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 73% | 76% | 76% | Worse |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 78% | 81% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 81% | 83% | 85% | About the same |
Where does Blue Star Hospice, Inc. deliver care, and to whom?
78% of blue star hospice, inc.'s care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is dementia (44%). In the last three years it billed Medicare for routine home care only, with no continuous or inpatient care.
| Where care is delivered | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| At home | 78% |
| In assisted living | 22% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 44% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 17% |
| Cancer | 14% |
| Other conditions | 10% |
| Stroke | 8% |
| Respiratory disease | 7% |
Which Houston-area ZIP codes does Blue Star Hospice, Inc. serve?
Blue Star Hospice, Inc. tells Medicare it serves 88 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties.
- 77003
- 77005
- 77006
- 77007
- 77008
- 77009
- 77013
- 77015
- 77019
- 77021
- 77022
- 77023
- 77024
- 77027
- 77028
- 77030
- 77036
- 77037
- 77038
- 77040
- 77041
- 77042
- 77043
- 77045
- 77055
- 77056
- 77057
- 77058
- 77063
- 77064
- 77065
- 77068
- 77069
- 77070
- 77071
- 77072
- 77073
- 77075
- 77076
- 77077
- 77079
- 77080
- 77082
- 77083
- 77084
- 77086
- 77087
- 77088
- 77089
- 77091
- 77092
- 77094
- 77095
- 77096
- 77099
- 77316
- 77345
- 77355
- 77365
- 77375
- 77377
- 77379
- 77380
- 77384
- 77388
- 77396
- 77401
- 77406
- 77407
- 77429
- 77433
- 77441
- 77447
- 77449
- 77450
- 77459
- 77461
- 77469
- 77477
- 77478
- 77479
- 77489
- 77493
- 77494
- 77498
- 77536
- 77566
- 77581
What should you ask Blue Star Hospice, Inc. before choosing it?
Ask how often the nurse visits
69.6% of Blue Star Hospice, Inc.'s patients went more than seven days without a nursing visit at some point, against 62% across Texas. Ask for the planned visit schedule in writing and who decides when it changes.
Ask how a crisis at home is handled
21.8% 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 how long nursing visits last
Its nurses average 9.5 minutes per routine care day, against 11.6 minutes across Texas. Ask how long a typical visit lasts and whether the same nurse comes each time.
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?
- Accredited Hospices of America — Hospice Care Index 8 of 10
- A Hug Away Healthcare 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
- Unicare Palliative & Hospice Care, LLC — Hospice Care Index 4 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 Blue Star Hospice, Inc. Medicare-certified?
Yes. Blue Star Hospice, Inc. is certified by Medicare under provider number 741560 and has been since 2015.
What is Blue Star Hospice, Inc.'s Hospice Care Index score?
7 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Texas average is 8.4.
How large is Blue Star Hospice, Inc.?
It cares for about 116 patients on an average day.
