Caridad Healthcare Inc
Roma, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971619)
CMS process measure: 93.62 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 13 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (956) 519-3227 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Caridad Healthcare Inc, often because too few patients were surveyed. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 93.62, slightly below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Caridad Healthcare Inc serves 13 ZIP codes from its office in Roma, Texas, in Starr County.
Yes, Caridad Healthcare Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 971619, since September 16, 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Caridad Healthcare Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Roma, Texas, in Starr County. It has been Medicare-certified since September 16, 2020 (CCN 971619). The hospice serves a service area covering 13 ZIP codes from its Roma office.
CMS Care Compare does not show a published CAHPS family caregiver survey star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10 for Caridad Healthcare Inc. CMS often does not publish these figures when a hospice has too few surveyed patients to report reliably; this is not an indication of poor quality, simply an absence of published data.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Caridad Healthcare Inc scored 93.62, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and shows that 29.2% of patients received visits in their last days of life, according to the most recently published CMS Care Compare data.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. Families are encouraged to review the current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice for details not covered by CMS data, such as services offered, staffing, or how to begin care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Caridad Healthcare Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 971619) since September 16, 2020, 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 (star rating, percent who would recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, often due to a small number of surveyed patients — this does not mean the care was rated poorly, just that no figures are published.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 93.62, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports that 29.2% of patients received visits in their last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Caridad Healthcare Inc serves 13 ZIP codes from its office in Roma, Texas, in Starr County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 13 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Caridad Healthcare Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine care quality; CMS publishes the same quality measures regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 16, 2020.
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 rather than cure for patients generally expected to have a limited life expectancy, per standard Medicare definitions.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but patients continue to receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the hospice at (956) 519-3227 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe intake steps; contact the hospice directly at (956) 519-3227 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, composite process scores compared to the state average, ZIP codes served, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified — for this hospice, contact them at (956) 519-3227 for details not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Caridad Healthcare Inc (CCN 971619) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971619?state=TX.
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.