Houston Senior AdvisorSt Joseph Hospice of Conroe Texas is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 2255 N Loop 336 W Ste a in Conroe, TX 77304. It has been certified since 2013. It cares for about 65 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. Family caregivers rate it 4 out of 5 stars. 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 St Joseph Hospice of Conroe Texas's Medicare record?
| Hospice | St Joseph Hospice of Conroe Texas |
|---|---|
| Address | 2255 N Loop 336 W Ste a, Conroe, TX 77304 |
| Phone | (936) 703-5250 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 671765 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 06/20/2013 |
How does St Joseph Hospice of Conroe Texas score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
St Joseph Hospice of Conroe Texas 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 1.
| Indicator | St Joseph Hospice of Conroe Texas | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 28.4% | 62% | 52.4% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 9.6% | 7.6% | 7.3% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 34.6% | 36.9% | 37.4% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 23.1% | 12.1% | 8.5% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 1.9% | 2% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 13.1 min | 11.6 min | 19.9 min | About the same |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 8.5% | 7.6% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 96.3% | 88.1% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 100% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Texas average 94.7%) and 71% 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 St Joseph Hospice of Conroe Texas?
86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend St Joseph Hospice of Conroe Texas; the Texas average is 83%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | St Joseph Hospice of Conroe Texas | 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 | 90% | 90% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 94% | 89% | 91% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 80% | 76% | 76% | Better |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 83% | 81% | 83% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 86% | 83% | 85% | Better |
Where does St Joseph Hospice of Conroe Texas deliver care, and to whom?
68% of st joseph hospice of conroe texas's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is dementia (25%). 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 | 68% |
| In assisted living | 22% |
| In a nursing facility | 6% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 3% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 25% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 21% |
| Cancer | 18% |
| Respiratory disease | 14% |
| Other conditions | 14% |
| Stroke | 8% |
Which Houston-area ZIP codes does St Joseph Hospice of Conroe Texas serve?
St Joseph Hospice of Conroe Texas tells Medicare it serves 50 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties.
- 77005
- 77014
- 77038
- 77044
- 77064
- 77066
- 77067
- 77068
- 77069
- 77084
- 77086
- 77090
- 77093
- 77095
- 77301
- 77302
- 77303
- 77304
- 77306
- 77316
- 77318
- 77338
- 77339
- 77345
- 77346
- 77354
- 77355
- 77356
- 77357
- 77365
- 77372
- 77373
- 77375
- 77378
- 77379
- 77380
- 77381
- 77382
- 77384
- 77385
- 77386
- 77388
- 77389
- 77396
- 77429
- 77430
- 77433
- 77450
- 77532
- 77536
What should you ask St Joseph Hospice of Conroe Texas before choosing it?
Ask how a crisis at home is handled
23.1% 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.
Which other hospices serve Conroe, TX?
- Amedisys Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Elara Caring — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Harbor Hospice 28, L.P. — Hospice Care Index 7 of 10
- Hospice 365 LLC — Hospice Care Index 7 of 10
- Oasis Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Alamo Hospice of Conroe — 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 St Joseph Hospice of Conroe Texas Medicare-certified?
Yes. St Joseph Hospice of Conroe Texas is certified by Medicare under provider number 671765 and has been since 2013.
What is St Joseph Hospice of Conroe Texas's Hospice Care Index score?
9 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Texas average is 8.4.
How large is St Joseph Hospice of Conroe Texas?
It cares for about 65 patients on an average day.
