San Jose Hospice Care
Pharr, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971751)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 25 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (956) 783-5673 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results, such as a star rating or percent who would recommend, for San Jose Hospice Care. However, its CMS composite process measure score is 100.00, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
San Jose Hospice Care serves 25 ZIP codes from its Pharr, Texas office in Hidalgo County.
Yes, San Jose Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 971751, since December 15, 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
San Jose Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice located in Pharr, Texas, in Hidalgo County. It has been Medicare-certified since December 15, 2021, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 971751.
CMS Care Compare data does not include a CAHPS family caregiver survey star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice, or percentage rating it 9-10 for this hospice. This is often the result of small patient counts rather than any indication of poor quality, and families should not read anything negative into the absence of this data.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects whether recommended care processes were delivered — San Jose Hospice Care scored 100.00, compared with the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average. Its care index score is reported as 8, and CMS data shows that 67.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
San Jose Hospice Care serves 25 ZIP codes from its Pharr, Texas office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available at the time of listing. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from San Jose Hospice Care?
Yes. San Jose Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 971751) since December 15, 2021, 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, such as a star rating or percentage who would recommend, for San Jose Hospice Care, which is often due to small patient counts rather than a quality concern.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
San Jose Hospice Care's composite process measure score is 100.00, compared with the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average; CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 67.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
San Jose Hospice Care serves 25 ZIP codes from its office in Pharr, Texas, in Hidalgo County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 25 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
San Jose Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but it can be useful context when comparing providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
San Jose Hospice Care has been Medicare-certified since December 15, 2021.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a person is nearing the end of life, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact San Jose Hospice Care at (956) 783-5673 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the enrollment process; please contact San Jose Hospice Care directly at (956) 783-5673 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area, and how care is delivered; contact San Jose Hospice Care at (956) 783-5673 for specifics and review Medicare Care Compare for published data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up San Jose Hospice Care (CCN 971751) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971751?state=TX to review its current CMS-published data.
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.