Tribute Hospice And Palliative Care
Corpus Christi, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971665)
CMS process measure: 90.27 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 37 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (800) 418-1308 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Tribute Hospice And Palliative Care, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 90.27, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Tribute Hospice And Palliative Care serves 37 ZIP codes from its office in Corpus Christi, Texas, in Nueces County.
Yes, Tribute Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 971665, certified since June 29, 2021), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Tribute Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice agency based in Corpus Christi, Texas, serving families in Nueces County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since June 29, 2021 (CCN 971665).
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 a hospice has too few surveyed patients to report reliable figures. This does not indicate poor quality; it simply means the data has not been made available.
CMS does report a composite process measure for this hospice of 90.27, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing Tribute Hospice below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 71.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent Care Compare data vintage available.
Tribute Hospice And Palliative Care reports serving 37 ZIP codes from its Corpus Christi office, indicating a moderately broad service area in South Texas.
As a Medicare-certified hospice, care through Tribute Hospice is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients whose doctor certifies a terminal prognosis; no additional cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to review the hospice's full profile on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly to confirm current details, services, and staffing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Tribute Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 971665) since June 29, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating or recommendation percentages) for this hospice, often due to a small number of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 90.27, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 71.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Tribute Hospice And Palliative Care serves 37 ZIP codes from its Corpus Christi, Texas office in Nueces County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 37 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 indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and surveys are better indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 29, 2021.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care or support, and pain and symptom management continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Tribute Hospice And Palliative Care at (800) 418-1308 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Tribute Hospice And Palliative Care at (800) 418-1308 to learn about starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality measures, service area, staffing, and how visits are scheduled near end of life; contact the hospice at (800) 418-1308 for specifics not covered in this listing.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Tribute Hospice And Palliative Care directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971665?state=TX to review its current CMS 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.