Houston Senior AdvisorChoice Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 11611 Spring Cypress Rd Suite B in Tomball, TX 77377. It has been certified since 2017. It cares for about 76 patients on an average day, making it a mid-sized hospice. It scores 8 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Texas average is 8.4. The index flags 3 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 | 11611 Spring Cypress Rd Suite B, Tomball, TX 77377 |
| Phone | (281) 742-1142 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 741694 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 11/09/2017 |
How does Choice Hospice score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Choice Hospice 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 3.
| Indicator | Choice Hospice | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 51.5% | 62% | 52.4% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 14.9% | 7.6% | 7.3% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 19.1% | 36.9% | 37.4% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 27.7% | 12.1% | 8.5% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 6.4% | 2% | 2.1% | Worse |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 13.6 min | 11.6 min | 19.9 min | Better |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 6.3% | 7.6% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 97.7% | 88.1% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 96.8% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Texas average 94.7%) and 71.1% 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?
88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Choice 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 | Choice Hospice | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 85% | 81% | 82% | Better |
| Team always provided timely help | 80% | 77% | 78% | Better |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 91% | 90% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 95% | 89% | 91% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 83% | 76% | 76% | Better |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 86% | 81% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 88% | 83% | 85% | Better |
Where does Choice Hospice deliver care, and to whom?
53% of choice hospice's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is dementia (40%). 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 | 53% |
| In assisted living | 43% |
| In a nursing facility | 4% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 40% |
| Cancer | 21% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 15% |
| Other conditions | 12% |
| Respiratory disease | 8% |
| Stroke | 5% |
Which Houston-area ZIP codes does Choice Hospice serve?
Choice Hospice tells Medicare it serves 52 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties.
- 77007
- 77008
- 77009
- 77014
- 77016
- 77018
- 77022
- 77024
- 77037
- 77038
- 77040
- 77041
- 77055
- 77064
- 77065
- 77066
- 77067
- 77068
- 77069
- 77070
- 77072
- 77076
- 77077
- 77080
- 77084
- 77086
- 77088
- 77092
- 77095
- 77304
- 77316
- 77339
- 77354
- 77355
- 77356
- 77357
- 77362
- 77373
- 77375
- 77377
- 77378
- 77379
- 77388
- 77429
- 77433
- 77447
- 77449
- 77450
- 77493
- 77494
- 77503
- 77873
What should you ask Choice Hospice before choosing it?
Ask what happens in the first week
14.9% 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
27.7% 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 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.
Which other hospices serve Tomball, TX?
- Harbor Hospice of Texas LP — Hospice Care Index 8 of 10
- Vitalcaring Group — Hospice Care Index 7 of 10
- Sunset Hospice Inc — Hospice Care Index 5 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 741694 and has been since 2017.
What is Choice Hospice's Hospice Care Index score?
8 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Texas average is 8.4.
How large is Choice Hospice?
It cares for about 76 patients on an average day.
