Acara
Harlingen, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741522)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 23 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (210) 272-7007 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Acara, often because too few patients were surveyed to report reliably. Acara does report a care index score of 9 and 73.2% of visits made in the last days of life, based on CMS Care Compare data.
Acara serves 23 ZIP codes from its Harlingen, Texas office in Cameron County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Acara is Medicare-certified, with CCN 741522, certified since April 24, 2014. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that they meet eligibility requirements.
About this hospice
Acara is a for-profit hospice located in Harlingen, Texas, serving patients in Cameron County. It has been Medicare-certified since April 24, 2014, under CCN 741522. Acara currently serves 23 ZIP codes from its Harlingen office.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Acara's family caregiver CAHPS survey results — including the overall star rating, percent of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percent rating it 9 or 10 — have not been published by CMS for this hospice. This often happens when the number of surveyed patients is too small to report reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
CMS has also not published a composite process measure score for Acara that can be compared to the Texas state average of 94.72. Acara does have a reported care index score of 9 and a percentage of visits made in the last days of life of 73.2%, as reported by CMS. Families interested in more detail should review the hospice directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Because Acara is Medicare-certified, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies that the patient meets eligibility requirements. No cost details beyond this are available in the data reviewed. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Acara is Medicare-certified (CCN 741522) since April 24, 2014, 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 for Acara, which often happens when there are too few surveyed patients to report reliably; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for Acara to compare against the Texas state average of 94.72. Acara does report a care index score of 9 and 73.2% of visits occurring in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Acara serves 23 ZIP codes from its office in Harlingen, Texas, in Cameron County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 23 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Acara is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is one factor families may want to consider alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Acara has been Medicare-certified since April 24, 2014.
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 curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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 a patient stops receiving medical attention or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Acara delivers care; please contact the hospice at (210) 272-7007 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Acara at (210) 272-7007 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 measures, service area, and staffing; contact Acara at (210) 272-7007 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Acara directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741522?state=TX to review its current CMS-reported 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.