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A Giving Heart Hospice and Palliative Care
Hospice · 1427 Gentle Bend Dr, Missouri, TX 77489
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At a glance
- Ownership
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- Medicare-certified
- Since 10/11/2022 · CCN A91518
- Rank in Missouri
- #1 of 2 hospices
- Average daily census
- 7 patients
- County
- Harris
- Service area
- 30 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 0 of 1 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 9 | 8.4 | 8.8 | About the same |
The composite process measure covers 7 care processes at admission. The Hospice Care Index runs 0–10.
What families say (CAHPS Hospice survey)
CMS has not published these measures for this provider (usually because too few patients were treated in the reporting period).
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 5 of 10 reported measures, worse on 3.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0.2% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 83.3% | — | 52.4% | Worse |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 7.3% | Better |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 33.3% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 8.3% | — | 8.5% | About the same |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $21,385 | — | $19,227 | Worse |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 11.5 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 20.3% | — | 9.6% | Better |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 92.3% | — | 89.3% | Better |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (30)
77003, 77004, 77009, 77011, 77020, 77021, 77031, 77033, 77035, 77036, 77042, 77045, 77051, 77053, 77065, 77071, 77088, 77090, 77096, 77099, 77459, 77477, 77479, 77489, 77493, 77498, 77502, 77506, 77583, 77584
Other hospices in Missouri
Frequently asked questions
Is A Giving Heart Hospice and Palliative Care Medicare-certified?
Yes. A Giving Heart Hospice and Palliative Care (CMS Certification Number A91518) has been Medicare-certified since 10/11/2022, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does A Giving Heart Hospice and Palliative Care compare to other hospices in Missouri?
A Giving Heart Hospice and Palliative Care ranks #1 of 2 hospices based in Missouri on the Scorecard score.
What areas does A Giving Heart Hospice and Palliative Care serve?
A Giving Heart Hospice and Palliative Care reports serving 30 ZIP codes to CMS, including 77003, 77004, 77009, 77011, 77020. Call (281) 416-5596 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with A Giving Heart Hospice and Palliative Care. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.