Amara Hospice
Edinburg, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671671)
CMS process measure: 92.73 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 23 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (956) 283-1550 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Amara Hospice, so there is no star rating or percent-recommend figure available. On the CMS composite process measure, Amara Hospice scores 92.73, compared with the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average.
Amara Hospice serves 23 ZIP codes from its Edinburg, Texas office in Hidalgo County.
Yes, Amara Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671671, since 2011); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Amara Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Edinburg, Texas, serving Hidalgo County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since March 8, 2011 (CCN 671671).
According to CMS Care Compare data, Amara Hospice has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — that is, CMS has not released a star rating, a percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or a percentage rating the hospice 9-10. This is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality; it simply means CMS has not yet published this measure for this hospice.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Amara Hospice scores 92.73, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports that 54.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, and a care index score of 9. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published reporting period available.
Amara Hospice serves 23 ZIP codes from its Edinburg, Texas office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify; no cost information is provided here beyond that basic fact. Families are encouraged to review the CMS Care Compare listing directly and to contact the hospice with questions about services, staffing, and how care would be provided.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Amara Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671671) since March 8, 2011, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify 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 Amara Hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality, only that the data isn't published.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Amara Hospice's composite process score is 92.73, compared with the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Amara Hospice serves 23 ZIP codes from its office in Edinburg, Texas, in Hidalgo County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 23 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Amara Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is reported by CMS but does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Amara Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 8, 2011.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued and a doctor certifies a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it is a care choice, not giving up on care itself.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Amara Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (956) 283-1550 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Amara Hospice at (956) 283-1550 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about how care is coordinated, who provides visits and how often, what support is available after hours, and how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures — contact Amara Hospice at (956) 283-1550 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Amara Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671671?state=TX to review its current CMS-reported measures.
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.