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Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Houston -

8876 Gulf Freeway Ste 350, Houston, TX 77017

For-Profit
19 Years Certified
74 Patients/Day

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8876 Gulf Freeway Ste 350
Houston, TX 77017

About Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Houston -

Hospice overview and quality summary

Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Houston - is a for-profit hospice care provider in Houston, TX, serving patients and families in Harris County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2007, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Houston - has provided 19 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Houston - serves an average of 74 patients per day, covering 102 ZIP codes across its service area. 82% of care is delivered in patients' homes, consistent with the hospice philosophy of enabling comfort care in familiar surroundings.

The facility's Hospice Care Index score is 10 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 3 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Houston, TX, consider quality ratings, caregiver satisfaction surveys, the hospice's experience with your loved one's condition, and the service area. Since hospice care is typically delivered in the home, the responsiveness and availability of the care team are critical factors.

At a Glance

Star RatingNot Rated
OwnershipFor-Profit
Certified Since2007
CountyHarris
Avg Daily Census74 patients
Service Area102 ZIP codes
HCI Score10/10
Affiliated Doctors3

Caregiver Satisfaction

CAHPS Hospice Survey results from bereaved family caregivers

Emotional & Spiritual Support

How well the hospice team provided emotional and spiritual support

Below Average
79%

79% of caregivers gave a top rating for emotional & spiritual support, below the national average of 90%.

Treated with Respect

Whether the patient was treated with dignity and respect

Below Average
87%

87% of caregivers gave a top rating for treated with respect, below the national average of 90%.

Help with Symptoms

How well the hospice team managed pain and other symptoms

Average
74%

74% of caregivers gave a top rating for help with symptoms, consistent with the national average of 74%.

Team Communication

How well the hospice team communicated with the family

Average
80%

80% of caregivers gave a top rating for team communication, consistent with the national average of 81%.

Getting Timely Care

Whether the patient received help as soon as it was needed

Average
77%

77% of caregivers gave a top rating for getting timely care, consistent with the national average of 77%.

Training for Family Caregivers

Whether sufficient training was provided to care for the patient

Above Average
80%

80% of caregivers gave Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Houston - a top rating for training for family caregivers, above the national average of 75%.

Overall Rating (9-10)

Percentage of caregivers rating the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10

Below Average
75%

75% of caregivers gave a top rating for overall rating (9-10), below the national average of 81%.

Would Recommend

Percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice

Below Average
71%

71% of caregivers gave a top rating for would recommend, below the national average of 84%.

Source: CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey · Vertical markers indicate national average

Quality Process Measures

CMS hospice care quality indicators vs. national benchmarks

Treatment Preferences Documented

Patients whose treatment preferences were discussed and documented

100.0%

Natl: 99.5%

Average

Beliefs & Values Addressed

Patients whose beliefs and values were addressed in the plan of care

100.0%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Pain Screening

Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission

99.6%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Comprehensive Pain Assessment

Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment

100.0%

Natl: 94.8%

Above Average

Dyspnea Screening

Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission

100.0%

Natl: 99.0%

Average

Dyspnea Treatment

Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours

99.4%

Natl: 97.4%

Above Average

Opioid Bowel Regimen

Patients on opioids who were offered a bowel regimen

100.0%

Natl: 93.2%

Above Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

99.3%

Natl: 91.6%

Above Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

10/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Houston -'s Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 10 out of 10, above the national average of 8.8. This composite score reflects stronger-than-average performance across measures of nursing continuity, care transitions, and presence near death.

36.1% of Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Houston -'s patients received visits from the hospice team in their final days of life, below the national average of 47.9%. Families may want to discuss end-of-life visit availability with this hospice.

Visits Near Death

Patients with visits in last 3 days of life

85.3%

Natl: 89.5%

20th pctl

Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

10.5

Natl: 13.4

31th pctl

Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

6.5%

Natl: 9.2%

32th pctl

Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

69.7%

Natl: 55.4%

74th pctl

Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

13.8%

Natl: 7.2%

89th pctl

Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

32.3%

Natl: 40%

37th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

9.2%

Natl: 8%

61th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

1.5%

Natl: 2.3%

56th pctl

CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

0.3%

Natl: 0.6%

79th pctl

Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$18,302

Natl: $16,971

52th pctl

Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Houston -'s patient population is primarily composed of individuals with dementia (27%), followed by cardiovascular disease (23%), cancer (19%), other conditions (12%), stroke (11%), respiratory disease (9%). Dementia care requires specialized communication techniques and behavioral support, which experienced hospice teams are trained to provide.

Dementia27%
Cardiovascular Disease23%
Cancer19%
Other Conditions12%
Stroke11%
Respiratory Disease9%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Houston - delivers 82% of its care in patients' homes, with 11% in assisted living settings, 5% in nursing facility settings. The high proportion of home-based care aligns with the hospice philosophy of enabling patients to receive comfort care in familiar surroundings with family nearby. The hospice serves an average of 74 patients per day.

Patient's Home

82%

Assisted Living

11%

Nursing Facility

5%

Doctors at Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Houston -

3 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Houston -

What is the CMS rating for Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Houston -?

Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Houston - does not currently have a CMS star rating available. Approximately 69% of hospice providers lack sufficient survey data for a star rating.

What conditions does Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Houston - primarily treat?

Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Houston -'s patient population includes dementia (27%), cardiovascular disease (23%), cancer (19%), other conditions (12%), stroke (11%), respiratory disease (9%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Houston - provide care?

Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Houston - provides care in patient's home (82%), assisted living (11%), nursing facility (5%).

How large is Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Houston -?

Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Houston - serves an average of 74 patients per day and covers 102 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Houston -?

3 physicians are affiliated with Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Houston -.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·