Houston Senior AdvisorGood Shepherd Hospice of Houston LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 110 Cypress Station Dr Ste 200 in Houston, TX 77090. It has been certified since 2013. It cares for about 72 patients on an average day, making it a mid-sized hospice. 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 Good Shepherd Hospice of Houston LLC's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Good Shepherd Hospice of Houston LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 110 Cypress Station Dr Ste 200, Houston, TX 77090 |
| Phone | (713) 664-4447 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 671783 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 01/01/2013 |
How does Good Shepherd Hospice of Houston LLC score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Good Shepherd Hospice of Houston LLC 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 3 of the indicators below and worse on 2.
| Indicator | Good Shepherd Hospice of Houston LLC | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 50% | 62% | 52.4% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 15.7% | 7.6% | 7.3% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 27.7% | 36.9% | 37.4% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 12% | 12.1% | 8.5% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 2.4% | 2% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 12.9 min | 11.6 min | 19.9 min | About the same |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 4.5% | 7.6% | 9.6% | Worse |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 92.1% | 88.1% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 79.5% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Texas average 94.7%) and 23.7% 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 Good Shepherd Hospice of Houston LLC?
79% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Good Shepherd Hospice of Houston 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 | Good Shepherd Hospice of Houston LLC | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 74% | 81% | 82% | Worse |
| Team always provided timely help | 75% | 77% | 78% | About the same |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 87% | 90% | 91% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 89% | 89% | 91% | About the same |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 69% | 76% | 76% | Worse |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 74% | 81% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 79% | 83% | 85% | Worse |
Where does Good Shepherd Hospice of Houston LLC deliver care, and to whom?
61% of good shepherd hospice of houston llc's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is respiratory disease (31%). 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 | 61% |
| In assisted living | 21% |
| In a nursing facility | 17% |
| In a hospital | 1% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Respiratory disease | 31% |
| Dementia | 21% |
| Cancer | 17% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 16% |
| Other conditions | 11% |
| Stroke | 6% |
Which Houston-area ZIP codes does Good Shepherd Hospice of Houston LLC serve?
Good Shepherd Hospice of Houston LLC tells Medicare it serves 136 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties.
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What should you ask Good Shepherd Hospice of Houston LLC before choosing it?
Ask what happens in the first week
15.7% 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 about weekend coverage
4.5% of its nursing time is delivered on weekends (Texas average 7.6%). Ask who is on call Saturday and Sunday and whether routine visits happen then.
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 Houston, TX?
- Choice Health at Home — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Hca Houston Hospice & Family Care — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- A Better Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Houston - North, LLC — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Houston - South, LLC — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Amor Hospice Care, Inc. — Hospice Care Index 10 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 Good Shepherd Hospice of Houston LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. Good Shepherd Hospice of Houston LLC is certified by Medicare under provider number 671783 and has been since 2013.
What is Good Shepherd Hospice of Houston LLC's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Texas average is 8.4.
How large is Good Shepherd Hospice of Houston LLC?
It cares for about 72 patients on an average day.
