Dhr Health Hospice
Edinburg, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671788)
CMS process measure: 91.89 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 45 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (956) 362-5780 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
DHR Health Hospice has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 87% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 91.89 is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
DHR Health Hospice serves 45 ZIP codes from its office in Edinburg, Texas, in Hidalgo County.
Yes, DHR Health Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671788, since 2012); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
DHR Health Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Edinburg, Texas, serving families in Hidalgo County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 2012, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 671788.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave DHR Health Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among respondents, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences of caregivers who completed the survey and are published by CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, DHR Health Hospice scored 91.89, 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 notes that 28.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
DHR Health Hospice reports serving 45 ZIP codes from its Edinburg office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. DHR Health Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671788), certified since October 1, 2012, 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 Care Compare data shows a CAHPS family caregiver rating of 4 stars, with 87% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 87% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 91.89, 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.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
DHR Health Hospice reports serving 45 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 45 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
DHR Health Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality data reflects reported outcomes and caregiver experience regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 2012.
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 is for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates 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, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than pursuing treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it is not about giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for DHR Health Hospice; please contact the hospice at (956) 362-5780 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 DHR Health Hospice directly at (956) 362-5780 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the specific ZIP codes served; contact DHR Health Hospice at (956) 362-5780 for further details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view DHR Health Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671788?state=TX to confirm current ratings and 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.