Amedisys Hospice
Stafford, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451735)
CMS process measure: 97.09 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 101 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (713) 667-3247 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Amedisys Hospice, so there is no star rating or percent-recommend figure available. However, its CMS composite process score of 97.09 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Amedisys Hospice serves 101 ZIP codes from its Stafford, Texas office in Fort Bend County.
Yes, Amedisys Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 451735, since 2003); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Amedisys Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Stafford, Texas, serving families in Fort Bend County and surrounding areas. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 25, 2003, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 451735.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often due to small patient sample sizes and should not be read as an indication of poor quality — simply that CMS has not made the figures public.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Amedisys Hospice scored 97.09, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 71.2% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, according to the same data source.
Amedisys Hospice reports serving 101 ZIP codes from its Stafford, Texas office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are available here.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Amedisys Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 451735) since September 25, 2003, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, often due to small patient counts, so no star rating or recommend percentage is currently available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 97.09, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Amedisys Hospice serves 101 ZIP codes from its office in Stafford, Texas, in Fort Bend County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 101 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Amedisys Hospice is a for-profit organization; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but CMS discloses it for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 25, 2003.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically for those with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life; patients can still receive treatments aimed at easing pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify care settings; please contact Amedisys Hospice at (713) 667-3247 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Amedisys Hospice directly at (713) 667-3247 to discuss starting care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care needs would be met; contact Amedisys Hospice at (713) 667-3247 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's published data for Amedisys Hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451735?state=TX.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.