Houston Senior AdvisorSilverado Hospice South Houston is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 4800 Sugar Grove Blvd Suite 390 in Stafford, TX 77477. It has been certified since 2008. It cares for about 54 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. Family caregivers rate it 1 out of 5 stars. It is better than the Texas average on 2 of the index's visit and discharge indicators.
What is Silverado Hospice South Houston's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Silverado Hospice South Houston |
|---|---|
| Address | 4800 Sugar Grove Blvd Suite 390, Stafford, TX 77477 |
| Phone | (281) 565-2900 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 671600 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 08/08/2008 |
How does Silverado Hospice South Houston score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Silverado Hospice South Houston 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 0.
| Indicator | Silverado Hospice South Houston | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 53.6% | 62% | 52.4% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 8.2% | 7.6% | 7.3% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 35.7% | 36.9% | 37.4% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 14.3% | 12.1% | 8.5% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 4.1% | 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 | 7.3% | 7.6% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 95.2% | 88.1% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 99.6% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Texas average 94.7%) and 64.5% 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 Silverado Hospice South Houston?
61% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Silverado Hospice South Houston; the Texas average is 83%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Silverado Hospice South Houston | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 67% | 81% | 82% | Worse |
| Team always provided timely help | 57% | 77% | 78% | Worse |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 83% | 90% | 91% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 84% | 89% | 91% | Worse |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 58% | 76% | 76% | Worse |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 67% | 81% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 61% | 83% | 85% | Worse |
Where does Silverado Hospice South Houston deliver care, and to whom?
45% of silverado hospice south houston'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 | 45% |
| In assisted living | 37% |
| In a nursing facility | 10% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 5% |
| Other locations | 3% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 40% |
| Cancer | 21% |
| Stroke | 11% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 10% |
| Respiratory disease | 10% |
| Other conditions | 10% |
Which Houston-area ZIP codes does Silverado Hospice South Houston serve?
Silverado Hospice South Houston tells Medicare it serves 91 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties.
- 77004
- 77005
- 77006
- 77007
- 77008
- 77011
- 77012
- 77015
- 77018
- 77020
- 77021
- 77023
- 77024
- 77025
- 77027
- 77029
- 77030
- 77031
- 77033
- 77035
- 77036
- 77037
- 77041
- 77042
- 77043
- 77045
- 77047
- 77048
- 77051
- 77053
- 77054
- 77055
- 77056
- 77057
- 77061
- 77062
- 77063
- 77064
- 77065
- 77070
- 77071
- 77072
- 77074
- 77077
- 77079
- 77080
- 77081
- 77082
- 77083
- 77084
- 77085
- 77089
- 77092
- 77094
- 77095
- 77096
- 77099
- 77377
- 77384
- 77401
- 77406
- 77407
- 77433
- 77441
- 77449
- 77450
- 77459
- 77461
- 77469
- 77471
- 77477
- 77478
- 77479
- 77489
- 77493
- 77494
- 77498
- 77504
- 77505
- 77506
- 77511
- 77515
- 77521
- 77536
- 77545
- 77566
- 77578
- 77581
- 77583
- 77584
- 77587
What should you ask Silverado Hospice South Houston before choosing it?
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.
Which other hospices serve Stafford, TX?
- Amedisys Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Aserene Healthcare Services, LLC. — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Excellent Life Health Services Inc — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- Living Hope Hospice West — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- Myfamily Hospice LLC — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- Autumncare Hospice — Hospice Care Index 8 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 Silverado Hospice South Houston Medicare-certified?
Yes. Silverado Hospice South Houston is certified by Medicare under provider number 671600 and has been since 2008.
What is Silverado Hospice South Houston's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Texas average is 8.4.
How large is Silverado Hospice South Houston?
It cares for about 54 patients on an average day.
