HOPE BEYOND HOSPICE
Provider Information
- Address
- 25511 BUDDE RD STE 2501
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77380 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- February 17, 2022
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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 |
5
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 HOPE BEYOND 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
- 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 2022.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how HOPE BEYOND HOSPICE compares to hospices nationwide.
9 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 16th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
39
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 day9 min
Ranks better than about 16% 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 weekends8.1%
Ranks better than about 52% 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 life95.7%
Ranks better than about 67% 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 visits87%
Ranks better than about 7% 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 care14.3%
Ranks better than about 10% 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 months57.1%
Ranks better than about 9% 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 care35.7%
Ranks better than about 1% 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)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$28,608 · 89th 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 8 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 60.7% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening97.2%
- Pain assessment60.7%
- Breathing difficulty screening94.4%
- Breathing difficulty treatment95.7%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed98.6%
- Visits in the last days of life67.1%
- All care steps completed77.5%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer12%
- Dementia64%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Hope Beyond Hospice in The Woodlands
Hope Beyond Hospice provides end of life care for residents in The Woodlands, Texas. This provider offers services to patients in the Montgomery area from their office on Budde Road. They have been certified by Medicare since early 2022. The team works to support patients and their families during difficult transitions. Their staff includes registered nurses and a physician dedicated to patient care. They also use volunteers to help with daily needs. This organization holds accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care. That is a mark of quality that shows they meet specific standards for clinical care and safety. Families can expect a focused approach to comfort and symptom management from this local team. They serve the community as a freestanding hospice provider for those who need it most.
About Hope Beyond Hospice
Hope Beyond Hospice operates as a for-profit entity in Texas. They earned their Medicare certification in February 2022. The agency maintains accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Health Care. This group reviews hospice agencies to ensure they follow strict rules for patient care. They look at how the staff manages pain and how they support family members. Having this badge shows that a third party checked their work. The team is small with five total employees on staff. This includes two registered nurses and one physician. Because the team is small, families often get more personal attention from the staff members they meet. Small teams can sometimes move faster when a patient has an urgent need for medication or care changes. It is a good idea to ask how they handle after-hours calls to make sure someone is always available to help you.
Quality of Care
What Is Hospice Care Like in The Woodlands?
Hospice care in The Woodlands focuses on comfort rather than curing an illness. The goal is to improve the quality of life for the patient. A team of experts visits the patient wherever they call home. This might be a private house or an assisted living facility. The team usually includes nurses, aides, and social workers. At Hope Beyond Hospice, the staff includes two registered nurses and one physician. They work together to manage pain and other symptoms that cause distress. They also provide emotional support for the family during this time. The team helps with bathing, dressing, and other daily tasks that become hard to manage alone. They help coordinate medical equipment and supplies to keep the patient safe. Families in Montgomery County have access to these services to ensure their loved ones remain comfortable and surrounded by familiar faces.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Choosing the right care is a big decision for any family. You should feel comfortable with the people entering your home. Start by asking how they handle emergencies in the middle of the night. Do they have a nurse on call 24 hours a day? Ask how often the nurse will visit the patient in their home. You should also ask how they help the family cope with stress. It is helpful to know how they work with the patient's current doctor. Ask if they have experience with the specific condition your loved one has. Finally, ask what happens if the patient needs care in a hospital for a few days. These answers will help you decide if the provider is a good match for your specific needs.
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