Houston Senior AdvisorFaith Community Hospice LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 4721 Garth Rd Suite H in Baytown, TX 77521. It has been certified since 2005. It cares for about 61 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. 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 Faith Community Hospice LLC's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Faith Community Hospice LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 4721 Garth Rd Suite H, Baytown, TX 77521 |
| Phone | (281) 422-0414 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 451787 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 03/04/2005 |
How does Faith Community Hospice LLC score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Faith Community Hospice 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 | Faith Community Hospice LLC | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 81.9% | 62% | 52.4% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 0% | 7.6% | 7.3% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 48.8% | 36.9% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 23.3% | 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 | 12.4 min | 11.6 min | 19.9 min | About the same |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 6.2% | 7.6% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 99.6% | 88.1% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 69% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Texas average 94.7%) and 57.1% 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 Faith Community Hospice LLC?
96% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Faith Community 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 | Faith Community Hospice LLC | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 88% | 81% | 82% | Better |
| Team always provided timely help | 83% | 77% | 78% | Better |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 97% | 90% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 94% | 89% | 91% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 83% | 76% | 76% | Better |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 85% | 81% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 96% | 83% | 85% | Better |
Where does Faith Community Hospice LLC deliver care, and to whom?
65% of faith community hospice llc's care is delivered in assisted living and its largest patient group by diagnosis is dementia (39%). 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 assisted living | 65% |
| At home | 20% |
| In a nursing facility | 15% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 39% |
| Cancer | 18% |
| Stroke | 17% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 12% |
| Other conditions | 11% |
Which Houston-area ZIP codes does Faith Community Hospice LLC serve?
Faith Community Hospice LLC tells Medicare it serves 31 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties.
- 77013
- 77015
- 77034
- 77042
- 77049
- 77058
- 77059
- 77062
- 77070
- 77075
- 77087
- 77089
- 77095
- 77381
- 77406
- 77479
- 77505
- 77506
- 77507
- 77511
- 77520
- 77521
- 77532
- 77536
- 77562
- 77571
- 77577
- 77581
- 77584
- 77586
- 77598
What should you ask Faith Community Hospice LLC before choosing it?
Ask how often the nurse visits
81.9% of Faith Community Hospice 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 how eligibility is reviewed
48.8% 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 how a crisis at home is handled
23.3% 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 Baytown, TX?
- Harbor Hospice of Baytown LP — Hospice Care Index 9 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 Faith Community Hospice LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. Faith Community Hospice LLC is certified by Medicare under provider number 451787 and has been since 2005.
What is Faith Community Hospice LLC's Hospice Care Index score?
9 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Texas average is 8.4.
How large is Faith Community Hospice LLC?
It cares for about 61 patients on an average day.
