Avatar Home Health Care Agency Llc
The Woodlands, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671692)
CMS process measure: 92.68 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 58 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (281) 465-8220 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for Avatar Home Health Care Agency LLC, so no family-caregiver satisfaction figures are available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 92.68, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Avatar Home Health Care Agency LLC serves 58 ZIP codes from its office in The Woodlands, Texas, in Montgomery County.
Yes, Avatar Home Health Care Agency LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 671692, certified since 2011); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Avatar Home Health Care Agency LLC is a for-profit hospice based in The Woodlands, Texas, serving families in Montgomery County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 29, 2011.
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 the result of a small number of surveyed patients and families, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means the data has not been reported.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Avatar Home Health Care Agency LLC scored 92.68, compared with the Texas state average of 94.72 — placing this hospice below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 59.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent published data.
The hospice reports serving 58 ZIP codes from its office in The Woodlands, giving families in the surrounding region access to its services.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the most current information directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Avatar Home Health Care Agency LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 671692) since November 29, 2011, 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 because too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
The hospice's composite process score is 92.68, compared with the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 59.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The hospice reports serving 58 ZIP codes from its office in The Woodlands, Texas, in Montgomery County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 58 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit agency, according to CMS records. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and family survey results are better indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 29, 2011, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Hospice care is a type of palliative care focused on comfort for people who are no longer pursuing curative treatment and are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy, while palliative care more broadly can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it is not about giving up care, but changing its goals.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (281) 465-8220 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (281) 465-8220 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about family satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and how the hospice supports patients and families; contact the hospice at (281) 465-8220 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Avatar Home Health Care Agency LLC directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671692?state=TX using CCN 671692.
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.