Bayou City Hospice
Spring, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741716)
CMS process measure: 71.85 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 134 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (713) 527-2727 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bayou City Hospice holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 90% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure it scored 71.85, below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Bayou City Hospice serves 134 ZIP codes from its office in Spring, Texas, in Montgomery County.
Yes, Bayou City Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741716, since February 2018); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bayou City Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Spring, Texas, serving families in Montgomery County and beyond. It has been Medicare-certified since February 12, 2018 (CCN 741716).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Bayou City Hospice a 5-star overall rating. Among those surveyed, 90% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 88% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the direct experiences of family caregivers as reported to CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of important care processes, Bayou City Hospice scored 71.85, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average on this particular measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 67.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the data provided. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, it is often because of small patient counts, and this should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
Bayou City Hospice serves a broad area, covering 134 ZIP codes from its Spring, TX office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Bayou City Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741716) as of February 12, 2018, 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?
Family caregivers gave Bayou City Hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend it and 88% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 71.85, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Bayou City Hospice serves 134 ZIP codes from its office in Spring, Texas, in Montgomery County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 134 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Bayou City Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not directly determine care quality, but CMS publishes it as part of the public record.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 12, 2018.
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 is generally for those who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final phase of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up care — patients still receive medical support for pain and symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify care settings; please contact Bayou City Hospice at (713) 527-2727 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Bayou City Hospice at (713) 527-2727 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, and the areas served — all information you can also confirm by contacting the hospice at (713) 527-2727 or checking Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bayou City Hospice (CCN 741716) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741716?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.