La Mision Palliative Care & Hospice
Edinburg, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741704)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 42 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (956) 515-5050 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for La Mision Palliative Care & Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, its composite process score of 100.00 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
La Mision Palliative Care & Hospice serves 42 ZIP codes from its Edinburg, Texas office in Hidalgo County.
Yes, La Mision Palliative Care & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741704, since 2017); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
La Mision Palliative Care & Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Edinburg, Texas, serving Hidalgo County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since December 27, 2017 (CCN 741704).
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice, which is often the case when too few surveys have been collected to report reliably. This absence of published survey data does not indicate poor quality; it simply reflects that CMS has not yet released these figures for this provider.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, La Mision Palliative Care & Hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9, and that 61.1% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life.
La Mision Palliative Care & Hospice serves 42 ZIP codes from its Edinburg, Texas office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose physician certifies a terminal prognosis. These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare, as reporting periods and data vintages vary.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. La Mision Palliative Care & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741704) since December 27, 2017, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are too small to report — it does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 100.00, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 61.1% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
La Mision Palliative Care & Hospice serves 42 ZIP codes from its Edinburg, Texas office in Hidalgo County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 42 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality measures and surveys are better indicators of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 27, 2017.
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 is for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (956) 515-5050 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact La Mision Palliative Care & Hospice at (956) 515-5050 to discuss eligibility and next steps, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You may wish to ask about services offered, staffing, availability, and how the hospice supports families; contact the hospice directly at (956) 515-5050 for these details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up La Mision Palliative Care & Hospice using CCN 741704 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741704?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.