DIVINITY HOSPICE
Provider Information
- Address
- 1100 NASA PKWY STE 200
HOUSTON, TX 77058 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- November 17, 2017
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CMS Quality Ratings
Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.
Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.
CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.
CMS scores as of May 2026. Quality of Care derived from CMS Hospice Care Index. Patient Satisfaction from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. Overall is the equally-weighted average of both. All source data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Staffing & Capacity
| Role | Staff Count |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 2 |
| Physicians | 1 |
| Volunteers | 1 |
6
Total Employees
Staffing data as reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Inpatient Care and Medical Equipment
Hospices report these services to Medicare when they are certified. This is what DIVINITY HOSPICE reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Arranged through another hospital or nursing home
- Type of inpatient care
- Both general inpatient care and respite care
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Supplied directly by this hospice
Short stays in a hospice inpatient unit, hospital, or nursing home for pain or symptoms that cannot be managed where the patient lives, or to give family caregivers a break.
Equipment and supplies tied to the terminal illness and the plan of care, such as a hospital bed, oxygen, wound supplies, or a wheelchair.
Medicare lets hospices provide these services through arrangements with other organizations. Either way, the hospice stays responsible for the covered care in the patient’s plan of care.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2020.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how DIVINITY HOSPICE compares to hospices nationwide.
24.2 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 98th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
189
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
How this hospice compares nationally
Bars show national standing on measures from the CMS Hospice Care Index. A fuller bar means this hospice does better than more of the hospices CMS tracks.
- Nurse care minutes per home care day24.2 min
Ranks better than about 98% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The average minutes of nursing care per day for patients getting routine care at home, based on Medicare claims. More nurse time usually means more hands-on support.
- Skilled nursing on weekends1.9%
Ranks better than about 2% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of skilled nursing time delivered on Saturdays and Sundays. Symptoms do not wait for weekdays, so weekend coverage matters.
- Nurse visits in the last days of life97.8%
Ranks better than about 85% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who got nurse visits in their final days of life. This is when families tend to need the most support.
- Gaps in nursing visits83.5%
Ranks better than about 10% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
How often patients went more than a week without a nursing visit. Fewer gaps mean steadier attention.
- Patients discharged alive early in care8.6%
Ranks better than about 35% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice alive within the first week of care. A rate of 0% means it did not happen to any of their patients.
- Patients discharged alive after 6 months38%
Ranks better than about 46% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients discharged alive after six months or more in hospice care.
- Hospital transfers near the end of care13.6%
Ranks better than about 21% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, spent time in the hospital, then came back to hospice.
- Hospital stays that interrupt hospice1.4%
Ranks better than about 45% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, went to the hospital, and died there soon after.
- Days at higher levels of care (CHC or GIP)67th percentile
What this measures
The share of care days delivered at higher levels, such as continuous home care or inpatient care. Shown only as a national rank because small percentages round to zero.
- Medicare spending per patient$22,563 · 73rd percentile
What this measures
What Medicare paid per patient for this hospice's care. Higher or lower spending is not a quality judgment by itself.
Care steps completed at admissionShow detailsMedicare tracked 9 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 70% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening99.8%
- Pain assessment99.2%
- Breathing difficulty screening99.8%
- Breathing difficulty treatment100%
- Treatment preferences discussed99.6%
- Beliefs and values discussed99.2%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids99.3%
- Visits in the last days of life70%
- All care steps completed97.8%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer18%
- Dementia43%
- Heart and circulatory disease16%
- Lung and respiratory disease5%
- Stroke8%
- Other conditions11%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Support at Home
Divinity Hospice serves families in Houston, Texas, from their office on NASA Parkway. They focus on comfort and dignity for patients facing serious illness. Their team works to manage pain and provide emotional support where it matters most: at home. Choosing the right partner for end-of-life care is a heavy task. But having a local team can make a big difference in daily comfort. The staff at this location helps patients stay connected to their loved ones in the Harris County area. It is about more than just medicine. It is about living each day with peace and support.
About DIVINITY HOSPICE
Divinity Hospice is a for-profit provider that has been Medicare certified since November 2017. This means they meet federal standards for care and safety. You might wonder what for-profit status means for your family. It simply describes their business structure. The core of their work remains the same: helping patients feel better. They have served the Houston community for years. That is a long time in the hospice world. When you talk with them, ask how they handle after-hours calls. You need to know that someone will answer when you have a question at midnight. They should be ready to talk about their specific approach to care plans. It is your right to ask how they tailor their help to your loved one’s unique needs.
Quality Performance
Understanding Hospice Care in HOUSTON
Houston is a large city with many hospice options. The thing is, not all providers offer the exact same services. Some focus on specific illnesses while others offer broader care. You have the right to choose the provider that feels right for your family. Many families in Harris County find that interviewing two or three agencies helps them feel more confident. Start by looking for a team that listens well. Do they respect your family's values? Do they explain things in a way you can understand? These are signs of a good team. Remember, hospice care is a benefit provided by Medicare. It is designed to cover the costs of comfort care. So, you should focus on the quality of the relationship. That matters more than anything else.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Picking a hospice team is a big decision. You need answers that give you peace of mind. Here are a few questions to get the conversation started:
- How quickly can a nurse get to our home if we have an emergency?
- Can you tell me how you help manage pain and other difficult symptoms?
- What kind of support do you offer to the family members who are grieving?
- How do you handle changes if the patient’s health needs shift suddenly?
Take your time with these questions. Write down the answers. If an answer feels vague, ask for more detail. You are the advocate for your loved one. You deserve clear, honest information. Trust your gut feeling after you finish the conversation.
Keep Your Family Stories Alive
This time is hard, but it is also a chance to hold onto the stories that define your family. Saving these memories creates a lasting gift for everyone you love.
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