A Healing Touch Hospice
Weslaco, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741730)
CMS process measure: 98.91 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 26 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (956) 854-4675 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 78% would definitely recommend A Healing Touch Hospice, and 71% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 98.91 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
A Healing Touch Hospice serves 26 ZIP codes from its office in Weslaco, Texas, in Hidalgo County.
Yes, A Healing Touch Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741730, since 2018); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
A Healing Touch Hospice is a for-profit hospice serving Weslaco, Texas and the surrounding Hidalgo County area. It has been Medicare-certified since May 9, 2018 (CCN 741730).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 78% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 71% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct overall CAHPS star rating figure in this data set for this hospice, though these caregiver-reported percentages reflect the survey results that are available.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, A Healing Touch Hospice scored 98.91, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 9, and that 72.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the available data.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 26 ZIP codes from its Weslaco office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here beyond that.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient counts rather than an indicator of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. A Healing Touch Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741730) since May 9, 2018, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 78% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 71% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score of 98.91 is above the Texas state average of 94.72, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
A Healing Touch Hospice serves 26 ZIP codes from its Weslaco, Texas office in Hidalgo County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 26 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 is one factor among several, and CMS quality data can help families evaluate care regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 9, 2018.
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 for those with a terminal diagnosis, 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 of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information isn't included in the CMS data provided; please contact A Healing Touch Hospice at (956) 854-4675 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This information isn't included in the CMS data provided; please contact A Healing Touch Hospice at (956) 854-4675 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and how care needs are addressed; these can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare and discussed directly with the hospice at (956) 854-4675.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up A Healing Touch Hospice (CCN 741730) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741730?state=TX to confirm 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.