Houston Senior AdvisorIph Hospice Care Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 190 Abner Jackson Pkwy Ste 220 in Lake Jackson, TX 77566. It has been certified since 2005. It cares for about 59 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 1 area where it is worse than the Texas average, starting with live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice.
What is Iph Hospice Care Inc's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Iph Hospice Care Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 190 Abner Jackson Pkwy Ste 220, Lake Jackson, TX 77566 |
| Phone | (979) 529-2500 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 451784 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 03/17/2005 |
How does Iph Hospice Care Inc score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Iph Hospice Care Inc 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 4 of the indicators below and worse on 1.
| Indicator | Iph Hospice Care Inc | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 26.8% | 62% | 52.4% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 8.9% | 7.6% | 7.3% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 26.8% | 36.9% | 37.4% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 21.4% | 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 | 14.1 min | 11.6 min | 19.9 min | Better |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 7.2% | 7.6% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 99.2% | 88.1% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 100% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Texas average 94.7%) and 87.9% 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 Iph Hospice Care Inc?
86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Iph Hospice Care Inc; the Texas average is 83%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Iph Hospice Care Inc | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 83% | 81% | 82% | About the same |
| Team always provided timely help | 78% | 77% | 78% | About the same |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 91% | 90% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 91% | 89% | 91% | About the same |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 80% | 76% | 76% | Better |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 87% | 81% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 86% | 83% | 85% | Better |
Where does Iph Hospice Care Inc deliver care, and to whom?
73% of iph hospice care inc's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is dementia (26%). 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 | 73% |
| In a nursing facility | 24% |
| In assisted living | 3% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 26% |
| Cancer | 24% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 16% |
| Other conditions | 13% |
| Respiratory disease | 12% |
| Stroke | 10% |
Which Houston-area ZIP codes does Iph Hospice Care Inc serve?
Iph Hospice Care Inc tells Medicare it serves 15 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties.
- 77084
- 77422
- 77430
- 77480
- 77486
- 77511
- 77515
- 77531
- 77534
- 77541
- 77566
- 77577
- 77578
- 77583
- 77584
What should you ask Iph Hospice Care Inc before choosing it?
Ask how a crisis at home is handled
21.4% 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.
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.
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.
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 Iph Hospice Care Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Iph Hospice Care Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 451784 and has been since 2005.
What is Iph Hospice Care Inc's Hospice Care Index score?
9 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Texas average is 8.4.
How large is Iph Hospice Care Inc?
It cares for about 59 patients on an average day.
