Life Care Hospice And Palliative Services Llc
Mcallen, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971528)
CMS process measure: 94.74 (state average 94.72 — at state average)
Serves: 40 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (210) 907-8733 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Life Care Hospice And Palliative Services, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 94.74, which is at the Texas state average of 94.72.
Life Care Hospice And Palliative Services serves 40 ZIP codes from its McAllen, Texas office in Hidalgo County.
Yes, Life Care Hospice And Palliative Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 971528, since October 2019); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Life Care Hospice And Palliative Services LLC is a non-profit hospice serving the McAllen, Texas area from its office in Hidalgo County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 3, 2019, 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 often happens when patient counts are too small to report reliably. This should not be read as a reflection of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not released this information publicly.
On CMS's composite process measure, Life Care Hospice And Palliative Services scored 94.74, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 80.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent Care Compare data vintage available.
The hospice serves a broad area, covering 40 ZIP codes from its McAllen location.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are available in this data. Families are encouraged to verify all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice for further details about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Life Care Hospice And Palliative Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 971528) since October 3, 2019. 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 often occurs 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 94.74, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes 80.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 40 ZIP codes from its McAllen, Texas office in Hidalgo County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 40 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Life Care Hospice And Palliative Services is a non-profit organization. Ownership type can inform families about organizational structure, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed to assess actual care performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 3, 2019.
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 focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped seeking a cure, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up on care or support during this time.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify the settings in which care is provided; please contact the hospice at (210) 907-8733 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact the hospice directly at (210) 907-8733 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contacting the hospice at (210) 907-8733 and reviewing Medicare Care Compare can help answer these questions.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify details for Life Care Hospice And Palliative Services (CCN 971528) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971528?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.