About Choice Hospice
Hospice overview and quality summary
Choice Hospice is a for-profit hospice care provider in The Woodlands, TX, serving patients and families in Dallas County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2020, Choice Hospice has provided 6 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.
The hospice covers 48 ZIP codes across its service area.
The facility's Hospice Care Index score is 10 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency.
When choosing hospice care in The Woodlands, 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
Caregiver Satisfaction
CAHPS Hospice Survey results from bereaved family caregivers
Emotional & Spiritual Support
How well the hospice team provided emotional and spiritual support
83% 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
89% of caregivers gave a top rating for treated with respect, consistent with the national average of 90%.
Help with Symptoms
How well the hospice team managed pain and other symptoms
82% of caregivers gave Choice Hospice a top rating for help with symptoms, above the national average of 74%.
Team Communication
How well the hospice team communicated with the family
84% of caregivers gave Choice Hospice a top rating for team communication, above the national average of 81%.
Getting Timely Care
Whether the patient received help as soon as it was needed
76% 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
83% of caregivers gave Choice Hospice 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
79% of caregivers gave a top rating for overall rating (9-10), consistent with the national average of 81%.
Would Recommend
Percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice
83% of caregivers gave a top rating for would recommend, consistent with 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%
Beliefs & Values Addressed
Patients whose beliefs and values were addressed in the plan of care
100.0%
Natl: 98.3%
Pain Screening
Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission
100.0%
Natl: 98.3%
Comprehensive Pain Assessment
Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment
100.0%
Natl: 94.8%
Dyspnea Screening
Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission
100.0%
Natl: 99.0%
Dyspnea Treatment
Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours
100.0%
Natl: 97.4%
Composite Process Score
Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures
100.0%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Choice Hospice'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.
68.0% of Choice Hospice's patients received visits from the hospice team in their final days of life, significantly above the national average of 47.9%. This is one of the most meaningful quality indicators — having the hospice team present during the final hours provides critical comfort to both patients and families.
Visits Near Death
Patients with visits in last 3 days of life
94.8%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
10.8
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
7.3%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
36.8%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
14.3%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
52.4%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
9.5%
Natl: 8%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)
Acute care admissions near death
4.8%
Natl: 2.3%
CHC/GIP Days
Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total
0.7%
Natl: 0.6%
Per-Beneficiary Spending
Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary
$15,640
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Choice Hospice's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with other conditions (38%).
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Choice Hospice delivers 0% of its care in patients' homes, with 62% in hospital settings, 15% in nursing facility settings, 12% in inpatient hospice settings. The significant proportion of facility-based care may reflect patients requiring higher levels of medical support or those without available home caregivers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Choice Hospice
What is the CMS rating for Choice Hospice?
Choice Hospice 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 Choice Hospice primarily treat?
Choice Hospice's patient population includes other conditions (38%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Choice Hospice provide care?
Choice Hospice provides care in hospital (62%), nursing facility (15%), inpatient hospice (12%).
How large is Choice Hospice?
Size information is not currently available for Choice Hospice.
How many doctors are affiliated with Choice Hospice?
Affiliated physician data is not currently available for Choice Hospice.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·