New Century Hospice Of South Texas
Corpus Christi, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671607)
CMS process measure: 96.84 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 75 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (361) 814-3600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Families surveyed by CMS gave New Century Hospice Of South Texas a 3-star CAHPS rating, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.84 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
New Century Hospice Of South Texas serves 75 ZIP codes from its Corpus Christi, Texas office in Nueces County.
Yes, New Century Hospice Of South Texas is Medicare-certified (CCN 671607), certified since December 29, 2008. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
New Century Hospice Of South Texas is a for-profit hospice based in Corpus Christi, Texas, serving Nueces County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since December 29, 2008 (CCN 671607).
According to CMS Care Compare data from its most recent CAHPS Hospice Survey, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall CAHPS star rating of 3 stars. Among surveyed families, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered — this hospice scored 96.84, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS's care index score for this hospice is reported as 10, and 72.4% of patients had visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, per CMS data.
This hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 75 ZIP codes.
All figures above are drawn from the CMS Care Compare dataset and reflect the vintage of that published data; they may not capture the most recent changes at this hospice. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. New Century Hospice Of South Texas is Medicare-certified (CCN 671607) since December 29, 2008, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, this hospice received a 3-star family caregiver rating, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it and 82% rating their 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 96.84, above the Texas state average of 94.72; CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and 72.4% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Based in Corpus Christi, Texas (Nueces County), it serves 75 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 75 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity; ownership type is disclosed by CMS but does not by itself determine quality of care, which is better assessed through CAHPS and process measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 29, 2008.
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 determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up all medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify the settings of care for this hospice; contact New Century Hospice Of South Texas at (361) 814-3600 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact New Century Hospice Of South Texas directly at (361) 814-3600 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how often staff visit near end of life, and how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages — all of which can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare alongside a direct conversation with the hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up New Century Hospice Of South Texas (CCN 671607) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671607?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.