IPH HOSPICE CARE INC
Provider Information
- Address
- 190 ABNER JACKSON PKWY STE 220
LAKE JACKSON, TX 77566 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- March 17, 2005
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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 August 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) | 6 |
| Physicians | 1 |
15
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 IPH HOSPICE CARE INC 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
- Respite care (up to five days at a time, to give family caregivers a break)
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Brought in through an outside supplier
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 IPH HOSPICE CARE INC compares to hospices nationwide.
14.1 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 69th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
59
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 day14.1 min
Ranks better than about 69% 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 weekends7.2%
Ranks better than about 41% 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 life99.2%
Ranks better than about 91% 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 visits26.8%
Ranks better than about 82% 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 care8.9%
Ranks better than about 33% 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 months26.8%
Ranks better than about 76% 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 care21.4%
Ranks better than about 6% 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 hospice0%
Ranks better than about 55% 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)79th 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$14,179 · 29th 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 87.9% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Pain assessment100%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment100%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life87.9%
- All care steps completed100%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer24%
- Dementia26%
- Heart and circulatory disease16%
- Lung and respiratory disease12%
- Stroke10%
- Other conditions13%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
IPH Hospice Care Inc
IPH Hospice Care Inc provides end-of-life support to residents in Lake Jackson, Texas. This freestanding hospice team serves families throughout Brazoria County. They have offered care to the community since 2005. Their goal is to manage symptoms and improve comfort for those with a terminal illness. Families seeking local options often look for providers with a long history in the area. This provider offers services from their office on Abner Jackson Parkway. They are licensed to provide care under the Medicare program.
About IPH Hospice Care Inc
This provider operates as a for-profit organization. They first became certified by Medicare in March of 2005. Being Medicare certified means they meet federal rules for safety and care quality. This is an important baseline for any hospice agency you consider. The team at this location includes 15 employees total. This group features six registered nurses and one physician to lead clinical efforts. Having a physician on staff allows for direct medical oversight of your loved one. You should know that for-profit status does not change the basic requirements for care. All Medicare hospice providers must follow the same rules for patient rights and services. You can check the official CMS Hospice Care Index to see how their performance compares to other local agencies. Consistency is a key factor when you select a partner for hospice care.
High Quality Standards
What Is Hospice Care Like in Lake Jackson?
Hospice care in Lake Jackson focuses on comfort rather than a cure. The team works to reduce pain and manage daily needs in a home setting. A typical team includes nurses, aides, and social workers. At this specific office, you get access to a team of 15 staff members. This includes six registered nurses who monitor health changes and manage medications. The physician serves as the medical director for the care plan. They work with your family to set goals and address concerns as they arise. Most care happens where the patient lives. This could be a private house or an assisted living facility. The main goal is to keep the patient calm and comfortable. That is the core of the hospice mission. Every visit is meant to help the patient and their family handle the challenges of a serious illness.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
You should gather facts before you make a final decision. Start by asking how quickly a nurse can arrive if a crisis happens at night. Ask about the specific role of the physician in the daily care plan. It is also good to know how they handle pain management and symptom control. Ask them how they support family members who are grieving. Do they offer regular visits from a chaplain or a counselor? You should also ask how they keep the primary doctor informed about the patient. Clear communication is a sign of a strong agency. Make sure you feel comfortable with the person who explains these services to you. You deserve clear answers to all your questions during this time.
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