Cuidado Casero Home Health Lubbock
Lubbock, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671610)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 20 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (806) 785-7903 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — such as a star rating or percent who would recommend — for Cuidado Casero Home Health Lubbock, and no composite process score is available to compare with the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS does report a care index score of 7 for this hospice.
Cuidado Casero Home Health Lubbock serves 20 ZIP codes from its office in Lubbock, Texas, in Lubbock County.
Yes, Cuidado Casero Home Health Lubbock is Medicare-certified, with CCN 671610, certified since February 24, 2009; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Cuidado Casero Home Health Lubbock is a non-profit hospice located in Lubbock, Texas, serving families in Lubbock County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 24, 2009, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 671610.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has not published results from the CAHPS Hospice family caregiver survey — including the star rating, percent of caregivers who would definitely recommend, and percent rating the hospice 9-10. CMS notes that missing survey figures are often due to small numbers of surveyed families, and this does not indicate poor quality.
CMS also has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no direct comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 is available at this time. CMS does report a care index score of 7 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 47.8% of patients, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
Cuidado Casero Home Health Lubbock serves 20 ZIP codes from its Lubbock office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the source directly and confirm any details by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Cuidado Casero Home Health Lubbock is Medicare-certified (CCN 671610) since February 24, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — such as the star rating or percent who would recommend — for this hospice, which is often due to a small number of surveyed families rather than a reflection of quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for this hospice, so it cannot be compared to the Texas state average of 94.72; CMS does report a care index score of 7 and notes visits occurred in the last days of life for 47.8% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 20 ZIP codes from its office in Lubbock, Texas, in Lubbock County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 20 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Cuidado Casero Home Health Lubbock is a non-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several families may consider, but CMS quality data should be reviewed directly for care comparisons.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 24, 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, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; patients can still receive treatment for other conditions and pain or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Cuidado Casero Home Health Lubbock at (806) 785-7903 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 Cuidado Casero Home Health Lubbock at (806) 785-7903 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, how staff support patients and families, and how the hospice's CMS quality measures compare to other providers; contact Cuidado Casero Home Health Lubbock at (806) 785-7903 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review CMS's published data for Cuidado Casero Home Health Lubbock at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671610?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.