Houston Senior AdvisorChoice Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 2204 Timberloch Pl Ste 185 in The Woodlands, TX 77380. It has been certified since 2020. It scores 10 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 Choice Hospice's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Choice Hospice |
|---|---|
| Address | 2204 Timberloch Pl Ste 185, The Woodlands, TX 77380 |
| Phone | (713) 462-4488 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 971597 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 09/25/2020 |
How does Choice Hospice score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Choice 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 2.
| Indicator | Choice Hospice | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 36.8% | 62% | 52.4% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 14.3% | 7.6% | 7.3% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 52.4% | 36.9% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 9.5% | 12.1% | 8.5% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 4.8% | 2% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 10.8 min | 11.6 min | 19.9 min | About the same |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 7.3% | 7.6% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 94.8% | 88.1% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 68% 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 Choice Hospice?
Medicare has not published family caregiver survey results for Choice Hospice. Results appear only once a hospice has enough completed surveys over two years, so many smaller hospices have none.
Where does Choice Hospice deliver care, and to whom?
62% of choice hospice's care is delivered in a hospital and its largest patient group by diagnosis is other conditions (38%). 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 |
|---|---|
| In a hospital | 62% |
| In a nursing facility | 15% |
| In an inpatient hospice unit | 12% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Other conditions | 38% |
Which Houston-area ZIP codes does Choice Hospice serve?
Choice Hospice tells Medicare it serves 41 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties.
- 77008
- 77032
- 77060
- 77064
- 77065
- 77070
- 77084
- 77095
- 77301
- 77302
- 77303
- 77304
- 77306
- 77316
- 77318
- 77338
- 77339
- 77345
- 77346
- 77354
- 77355
- 77356
- 77357
- 77365
- 77372
- 77373
- 77375
- 77378
- 77379
- 77380
- 77381
- 77382
- 77384
- 77385
- 77386
- 77388
- 77389
- 77429
- 77450
- 77479
- 77581
What should you ask Choice Hospice before choosing it?
Ask what happens in the first week
14.3% 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 eligibility is reviewed
52.4% 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 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 The Woodlands, TX?
- Hospice Compassus Houston — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Bristol Hospice - Texas, LLC — Hospice Care Index 9 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 Choice Hospice Medicare-certified?
Yes. Choice Hospice is certified by Medicare under provider number 971597 and has been since 2020.
What is Choice Hospice's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Texas average is 8.4.
How large is Choice Hospice?
Medicare has not published its average daily patient count.
