Choice Health At Home
Corpus Christi, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451727)
CMS process measure: 90.38 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 53 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (361) 933-0101 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating for Choice Health At Home, but 90% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 90.38, below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Choice Health At Home serves 53 ZIP codes from its Corpus Christi, Texas office in Nueces County.
Yes, Choice Health At Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 451727, since 2003); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Choice Health At Home is a for-profit hospice based in Corpus Christi, Texas, serving families in Nueces County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since May 16, 2003, meaning it has met federal standards for hospice care for over two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating for this hospice, often because too few family surveys were collected to report a reliable star score. However, CMS does report that among families who responded to the survey, 90% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 91% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10 — figures that reflect caregiver experience rather than clinical outcomes.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, Choice Health At Home scored 90.38, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports that 56.0% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life, a separate measure of care intensity near end of life.
The hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 53 ZIP codes. Families should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on the Care Compare website for the most current vintage.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Choice Health At Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 451727) and has been since May 16, 2003; 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 a star rating for this hospice, but among survey respondents, 90% said they would definitely recommend it and 91% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 90.38, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Choice Health At Home serves 53 ZIP codes from its Corpus Christi, Texas office in Nueces County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 53 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Choice Health At Home is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not directly determine quality, but CMS publishes it for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 16, 2003.
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 and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a doctor.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions and can leave hospice care at any time.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Choice Health At Home at (361) 933-0101 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include enrollment steps; please contact Choice Health At Home at (361) 933-0101 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about staffing, services offered, how care is coordinated, and how families rate their experience; contact Choice Health At Home at (361) 933-0101 for specifics not covered in this listing.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Choice Health At Home directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451727?state=TX to confirm current ratings and details.
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.