Hospice
Ascend Hospice Care Inc
Hospice in Baytown, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 7714-A HWY 146 STE D |
| City | Baytown |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP code | 77523 |
| County | CHAMBERS |
| Phone | (281) 918-0676 |
| Website | https://www.ascendhospicecare.org/ |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 741747 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Certification | Medicare-certified hospice (CMS) |
| Care types | hospice |
| Services offered | hospice care, continuous home care, bereavement counseling, volunteer services |
| Palliative services basis | Not determinable from the CMS Hospice General Information file (no palliative field); left unset rather than guessed. Hospice records carry this flag when a source shows a palliative program. |
| CMS quality note | CMS publishes hospice quality (HIS/CAHPS) measures per provider in the separate Hospice - Provider Data file; no quality value is carried in the General Information file used for this record, so none is stated here. |
Ascend Hospice Care Inc is in 7714-A HWY 146 STE D, Baytown, TX 77523. Phone: (281) 918-0676. Ownership: For-Profit. It is a Medicare-certified hospice listed in the CMS Hospice General Information file.
Ascend Hospice Care provides hospice care in Baytown and in nearby counties, including Chambers, Harris, Galveston, Liberty, Montgomery, Brazoria, and Fort Bend. Care is given in the patient's home to relieve symptoms and give emotional support, and continuous home care is available for short periods when symptoms flare up. Its team includes nurses, doctors, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and bereavement counselors, and grief counseling continues for families after a loved one dies. CMS HIS composite process measure score: 97.00.
More about this provider
| Ascend Hospice Care is a Baytown hospice agency offering care at home, continuous home care during acute symptoms, and bereavement support for patients and families across several Greater Houston-area counties. | |
| Services and programs | Hospice care at home to relieve symptoms and give emotional support; continuous home care for brief periods of 8 to 24 hours when acute medical symptoms need quick attention; 24/7 pain and symptom management by licensed nurses; a multidisciplinary team including doctors, nurses, spiritual counselors, social workers, pharmacists, trained volunteers, and bereavement counselors; volunteers who help with transportation, groceries, companionship, and respite for caregivers; and bereavement and grief counseling for families. The site lists service for people who reside in Fort Bend, Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, and Montgomery counties. |
| Who it serves | Patients with a terminal illness and their families, in Baytown, Chambers County, and surrounding areas |
| Payment types it states | Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance benefits — the site says its team helps patients navigate these benefits |
| Visiting and contact details | The site invites people to fill out its Request Hospice Care form to get more information about its hospice care services, and invites volunteers to sign up |
| Website | https://www.ascendhospicecare.org/ |
Quality measures
Source: CMS
| Measure | Score | Reporting period |
|---|---|---|
| Average Daily Census | 32 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Care Provided in Home | 92 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| CHC/GIP provided (% days) | 52 | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Percent of Patients with Cancer | 24 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Percent of Patients with Stroke | Not Available | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Provided Routine Home Care only | No | 01/01/2022 - 12/31/2024 |
| Visits near death (% decedents) | 39 | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Hospice Care Index Overall Score | 9 | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Care Provided in Nursing Facility | 1 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Percent of Patients with Dementia | 27 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Care Provided in All other locations | 0 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) | 75 | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life | 54.7 | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) | 42 | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Care Provided in Assisted Living Facility | 8 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Care Provided in Skilled Nursing Facility | 0 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) | 43 | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Per-beneficiary spending (U.S. dollars $) | 69 | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Percent of Patients with Other Conditions | 16 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening | 100.00 | 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025 |
| Care Provided in Inpatient Hospice Facility | 0 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment | 98.72 | 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025 |
| Care Provided in Inpatient Hospital Facility | 0 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Percent of Patients with Respiratory disease | 11 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening | 100.00 | 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025 |
| Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment | 100.00 | 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025 |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% minutes) | 66 | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Hospice and Palliative Care Treatment Preferences | 100.00 | 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025 |
| Burdensome transitions, Type 1 (% live discharges) | 96 | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Burdensome transitions, Type 2 (% live discharges) | 45 | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Percent of Patients with Circulatory/heart disease | 19 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Provided Routine Home Care and other levels of care | Yes | 01/01/2022 - 12/31/2024 |
| Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure | 97.00 | 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025 |
| Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient) | 100.00 | 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025 |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care days (minutes) | 27 | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen | Not Available | 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025 |
| Hospice served at least 1 patient enrolled in Medicare Advantage during one year | Yes | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Hospice served at least 1 patient with both Medicare and Medicaid coverage during one year | Yes | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Measure | Score | Reporting period |
|---|---|---|
| EMO_REL_MBV | Not Applicable | |
| Family caregiver survey rating | Not Applicable | |
| The hospice team always communicated well | Not Available | |
| The hospice team usually communicated well | Not Available | |
| Caregivers rated the hospice agency a 7 or 8 | Not Available | |
| The hospice team always provided timely help | Not Available | |
| Caregivers rated the hospice agency a 9 or 10 | Not Available | |
| The hospice team usually provided timely help | Not Available | |
| YES, they would probably recommend the hospice | Not Available | |
| Caregivers rated the hospice agency a 6 or lower | Not Available | |
| YES, they would definitely recommend the hospice | Not Available | |
| The hospice team sometimes or never communicated well | Not Available | |
| The hospice team always treated the patient with respect | Not Available | |
| The hospice team sometimes or never provided timely help | Not Available | |
| The hospice team usually treated the patient with respect | Not Available | |
| The patient always got the help they needed for pain and symptoms | Not Available | |
| The patient usually got the help they needed for pain and symptoms | Not Available | |
| NO, they would probably not or definitely not recommend the hospice | Not Available | |
| The hospice team sometimes or never treated the patient with respect | Not Available | |
| The hospice team provided the right amount of emotional and spiritual support | Not Available | |
| The patient sometimes or never got the help they needed for pain and symptoms | Not Available | |
| The hospice team did |not| provide the right amount of emotional and spiritual support | Not Available |
Who pays for hospice?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
- What Medicare hospice covers and what you may still pay
- Hospice Room and Board in a Nursing Home: Who Pays?
Hospice guide · Paying for care
Common questions about Ascend Hospice Care Inc
Where is Ascend Hospice Care Inc located?
Ascend Hospice Care Inc is at 7714-A HWY 146 STE D, Baytown, Texas 77523.
What care and services does Ascend Hospice Care Inc offer?
Ascend Hospice Care Inc offers hospice, hospice care, continuous home care, bereavement counseling, volunteer services.
Is Ascend Hospice Care Inc Medicare-certified?
Medicare-certified hospice (CMS).
How do I contact Ascend Hospice Care Inc?
Call Ascend Hospice Care Inc at (281) 918-0676.
How much does hospice cost?
Medicare pays the hospice agency for your care. You pay no deductible. You pay up to $5 for each pain or symptom drug you get as an outpatient. You pay 5% of the Medicare-approved cost for a short inpatient respite stay. Most families pay little or nothing for hospice care itself. See our guide to hospice care costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for hospice?
Yes. Medicare Part A pays for hospice when a doctor says you have 6 months or less to live if the illness runs its normal course. You choose comfort care over care to cure the illness. Hospice is paid by Original Medicare even if you have a Medicare Advantage plan. Your Advantage plan still covers care that is not part of the hospice benefit.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care is comfort care that can start at any stage of a serious illness. You can get it while you still get treatment to cure the illness. Hospice is palliative care for the end of life. It starts when a doctor says you have 6 months or less to live, and you stop treatment aimed at a cure.
Who else pays for hospice besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for hospice in most states for people who qualify. The VA covers hospice for veterans. Most private health plans and long-term care insurance plans cover hospice too. Many hospices also give care to people who cannot pay.