Altus Hospice
Corpus Christi, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671621)
CMS process measure: 98.9 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 71 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (361) 723-1049 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers rated Altus Hospice 3 stars overall in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 98.90 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Altus Hospice serves 71 ZIP codes from its Corpus Christi, Texas office in Nueces County. Families in this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address is included.
Yes, Altus Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 671621, certified since May 5, 2009. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Altus Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Corpus Christi, Texas, serving Nueces County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since May 5, 2009 (CCN 671621).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Altus Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Ninety-two percent of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85 percent rated the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Altus Hospice scored 98.90, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 84.7 percent of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, according to the most recent published data.
Altus Hospice reports serving 71 ZIP codes from its Corpus Christi office, indicating a fairly broad service area for families in the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; where a measure is not listed, that means CMS has not published it for this hospice, often due to small patient counts, and should not be read as a sign of lower quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Altus Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671621) since May 5, 2009, 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?
Family caregivers gave Altus Hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 3 stars, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it and 85% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Altus Hospice's composite process-of-care score is 98.90, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Altus Hospice reports serving 71 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 71 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Altus Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results are better indicators to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Altus Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 5, 2009.
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 manage symptoms, while hospice care is generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, usually when a doctor has certified 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, but patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms and can change their care plan in consultation with their doctor.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Altus Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (361) 723-1049 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care with Altus Hospice, contact the hospice directly at (361) 723-1049 and verify its certification and services on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, CMS quality scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Altus Hospice at (361) 723-1049 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Altus Hospice's certification and quality data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671621?state=TX.
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.