Amavi Hospice And Palliative Care, Llc
Mcallen, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971564)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 28 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (956) 803-0081 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results, such as a star rating or percentage who would definitely recommend, for Amavi Hospice And Palliative Care. However, its composite process measure score of 100.00 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Amavi Hospice And Palliative Care serves 28 ZIP codes from its office in McAllen, Texas, in Hidalgo County.
Yes, Amavi Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 971564, since 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Amavi Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based in McAllen, Texas, serving Hidalgo County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 22, 2020, and its ownership is classified by CMS as "Other."
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results — including a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percentage rating it 9 or 10 — for this hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality; it simply means CMS has not yet published data for these measures.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects a bundle of care processes hospices are expected to deliver, Amavi Hospice scored 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 10 for this hospice and notes that 55.6% of patients received visits during the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
Amavi Hospice reports serving 28 ZIP codes from its McAllen office, giving families in the surrounding area a sense of its typical service reach.
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 should be verified directly with the hospice or on Care Compare for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Amavi Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 971564) since April 22, 2020, 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 for this hospice, which is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Amavi Hospice's composite process measure score is 100.00, compared with the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 28 ZIP codes from its office in McAllen, Texas, in Hidalgo County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 28 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists this hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type is one factor families may consider, but CMS quality measures apply regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Amavi Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 22, 2020.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care is comfort-focused care for people with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
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, support, or attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Amavi Hospice at (956) 803-0081 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 Amavi Hospice at (956) 803-0081 to learn how to begin care and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Amavi Hospice at (956) 803-0081 for details specific to this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Amavi Hospice And Palliative Care directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971564?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.