Houston Senior AdvisorBristol Hospice - Texas, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 2002 Timberloch Place Suite 150 in The Woodlands, TX 77380. It has been certified since 2012. It cares for about 95 patients on an average day, making it a mid-sized hospice. It scores 9 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Texas average is 8.4. Family caregivers rate it 2 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 Bristol Hospice - Texas, LLC's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Bristol Hospice - Texas, LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 2002 Timberloch Place Suite 150, The Woodlands, TX 77380 |
| Phone | (281) 419-4476 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 671708 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 02/06/2012 |
How does Bristol Hospice - Texas, LLC score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Bristol Hospice - Texas, LLC scores 9 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 | Bristol Hospice - Texas, LLC | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 72.4% | 62% | 52.4% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 11.8% | 7.6% | 7.3% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 31.8% | 36.9% | 37.4% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 23.6% | 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 | 13 min | 11.6 min | 19.9 min | About the same |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 9.4% | 7.6% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 92.6% | 88.1% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 99% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Texas average 94.7%) and 54.4% 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 Bristol Hospice - Texas, LLC?
76% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Bristol Hospice - Texas, 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 | Bristol Hospice - Texas, LLC | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 73% | 81% | 82% | Worse |
| Team always provided timely help | 66% | 77% | 78% | Worse |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 85% | 90% | 91% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 87% | 89% | 91% | About the same |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 75% | 76% | 76% | About the same |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 76% | 81% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 76% | 83% | 85% | Worse |
Where does Bristol Hospice - Texas, LLC deliver care, and to whom?
64% of bristol hospice - texas, llc's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is cancer (23%). 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 | 64% |
| In assisted living | 29% |
| In a nursing facility | 6% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 1% |
| In a hospital | 1% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Cancer | 23% |
| Dementia | 21% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 19% |
| Stroke | 14% |
| Respiratory disease | 14% |
| Other conditions | 13% |
Which Houston-area ZIP codes does Bristol Hospice - Texas, LLC serve?
Bristol Hospice - Texas, LLC tells Medicare it serves 137 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties.
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What should you ask Bristol Hospice - Texas, LLC before choosing it?
Ask how often the nurse visits
72.4% of Bristol Hospice - Texas, LLC'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 what happens in the first week
11.8% 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
23.6% 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.
Which other hospices serve The Woodlands, TX?
- Choice Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Hospice Compassus Houston — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Three Oaks Hospice — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- Avatar Home Health Care Agency LLC — Hospice Care Index 8 of 10
- Hope Beyond Hospice — Hospice Care Index 6 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 Bristol Hospice - Texas, LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. Bristol Hospice - Texas, LLC is certified by Medicare under provider number 671708 and has been since 2012.
What is Bristol Hospice - Texas, LLC's Hospice Care Index score?
9 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Texas average is 8.4.
How large is Bristol Hospice - Texas, LLC?
It cares for about 95 patients on an average day.
