Jol Healthcare
Katy, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971760)
CMS process measure: 86.49 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 17 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (512) 786-4198 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results, such as a star rating or percent who would recommend, for Jol Healthcare. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 86.49, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Jol Healthcare serves 17 ZIP codes from its office in Katy, Texas, in Harris County.
Yes, Jol Healthcare is Medicare-certified (CCN 971760, since April 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Jol Healthcare is a for-profit hospice based in Katy, Texas, serving families in Harris County and surrounding areas. It has been certified by Medicare since April 1, 2022.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Jol Healthcare, such as star ratings, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10. This gap often reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than any judgment about quality of care.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Jol Healthcare scored 86.49, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average on this measure. The hospice's care index score is listed as 7, and CMS data shows that 44.7% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, according to the available Care Compare figures.
Jol Healthcare's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 17 ZIP codes from its Katy, Texas office.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; this listing does not include cost or coverage details beyond that fact.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent vintage published for this hospice. Families are encouraged to review the official Care Compare listing directly and to contact the hospice for any details not covered by this public data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Jol Healthcare has been Medicare-certified since April 1, 2022 (CCN 971760), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Jol Healthcare, such as star ratings or percent who would recommend, likely due to a small number of surveyed patients.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Jol Healthcare scored 86.49, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average. CMS data also shows 44.7% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Jol Healthcare serves 17 ZIP codes from its office in Katy, Texas, in Harris County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 17 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Jol Healthcare is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and surveys are better indicators, where available.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Jol Healthcare has been Medicare-certified since April 1, 2022.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for people with a terminal prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort, dignity, and quality of life; patients can still receive medical attention for symptom management and other health needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This CMS data does not specify where Jol Healthcare provides care; please contact the hospice at (512) 786-4198 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Jol Healthcare directly at (512) 786-4198 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, staffing, and how a hospice supports patients and families day to day; contact Jol Healthcare at (512) 786-4198 for specifics not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Jol Healthcare directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971760?state=TX to review its official CMS data.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.