Anchor Of Love Hospice
Mcallen, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971729)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 24 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (956) 578-8284 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Anchor Of Love Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 100.00, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Anchor Of Love Hospice serves 24 ZIP codes from its McAllen, Texas office in Hidalgo County.
Yes, Anchor Of Love Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 971729, since January 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Anchor Of Love Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in McAllen, Texas, serving Hidalgo County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since January 14, 2022, with CCN 971729.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Anchor Of Love Hospice. This gap is often the result of small patient counts, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS does not yet have enough survey data to publish reliable figures for this measure.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Anchor Of Love Hospice scored 100.00, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72. This places the hospice above the state average on this measure, according to the most recent CMS Care Compare data. CMS also lists a care index score of 7 for this hospice.
Anchor Of Love Hospice serves 24 ZIP codes from its McAllen, Texas office, giving families in Hidalgo County and nearby communities a range of coverage.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no other cost details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on that site for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Anchor Of Love Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 971729) since January 14, 2022, 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 this hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Anchor Of Love Hospice scored 100.00, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 24 ZIP codes from its McAllen, Texas office in Hidalgo County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 24 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Anchor Of Love Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor families may consider alongside CMS quality measures, but it does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 14, 2022.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, not giving up on care or support altogether.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings; please contact Anchor Of Love Hospice at (956) 578-8284 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The provided data does not describe the intake process; please contact Anchor Of Love Hospice at (956) 578-8284 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Anchor Of Love Hospice at (956) 578-8284 for specifics not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Anchor Of Love Hospice (CCN 971729) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971729?state=TX to confirm current 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.