Compassus- Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A91647)
CMS process measure: 97.96 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 31 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (361) 232-4459 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Compassus- Corpus Christi, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its CMS composite process score of 97.96 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Compassus- Corpus Christi serves 31 ZIP codes from its Corpus Christi, TX office in Nueces County.
Yes, Compassus- Corpus Christi is Medicare-certified (CCN A91647), certified since November 21, 2023, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Compassus- Corpus Christi is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Corpus Christi, Texas, serving families in Nueces County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 21, 2023.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (such as a star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the case for hospices that are newly certified or have a small number of surveyed patients, and it does not indicate anything about the quality of care provided.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Compassus- Corpus Christi scored 97.96, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 for this hospice. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published.
Compassus- Corpus Christi reports serving 31 ZIP codes from its Corpus Christi office, giving families in the region a range of coverage to consider when arranging care.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are available here. Families are encouraged to verify all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with specific questions about care and eligibility.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Compassus- Corpus Christi is Medicare-certified (CCN A91647), certified since November 21, 2023, 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, which is often due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than a reflection of care quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 97.96, above the Texas state average of 94.72; CMS also lists a care index score of 8 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Compassus- Corpus Christi serves 31 ZIP codes from its office in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 31 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type is not included in the data available for this listing; please contact the hospice at (361) 232-4459 or check Medicare Care Compare for this detail.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 21, 2023, according to CMS records.
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 relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients typically expected to have six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean abandoning medical support, symptom management, or emotional care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Compassus- Corpus Christi at (361) 232-4459 to ask directly and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact Compassus- Corpus Christi at (361) 232-4459 and confirm certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about the hospice's CAHPS survey results, its quality measure scores versus the state average, its service area, and how it supports patients and families; contact (361) 232-4459 for hospice-specific answers.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Compassus- Corpus Christi using CCN A91647 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A91647?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.