Gifted Hearts Hospice And Palliative Care
Seguin, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971562)
CMS process measure: 95.24 (state average 94.72 — at state average)
Serves: 28 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (830) 715-9299 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent recommending) for Gifted Hearts Hospice And Palliative Care, often due to a small number of surveyed patients. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scores 95.24 compared with a Texas state average of 94.72, putting it at the state average.
Gifted Hearts Hospice And Palliative Care serves 28 ZIP codes from its Seguin, Texas office in Guadalupe County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is covered by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Gifted Hearts Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 971562), certified since April 30, 2020. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
About this hospice
Gifted Hearts Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice serving Seguin, Texas and surrounding communities in Guadalupe County. The agency has been Medicare-certified since April 30, 2020 (CCN 971562).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this provider. This often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable results, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Gifted Hearts scores 95.24, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — CMS categorizes this as at the state average. The hospice's care index score is listed as 8, and CMS reports that 81.8% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life.
Gifted Hearts Hospice And Palliative Care serves 28 ZIP codes from its Seguin office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; this listing does not include cost information beyond that.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published, and families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Gifted Hearts Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 971562) since April 30, 2020, 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 (star rating or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed to report reliably.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, Gifted Hearts scores 95.24 versus a Texas state average of 94.72, which CMS categorizes as at the state average; CMS also lists a care index score of 8 and reports 81.8% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 28 ZIP codes from its Seguin, Texas office in Guadalupe 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?
Gifted Hearts Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, so it's worth reviewing the CMS quality measures alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 30, 2020.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to manage symptoms, while hospice care is for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care — patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Gifted Hearts Hospice And Palliative Care at (830) 715-9299 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't describe the intake process; contact Gifted Hearts Hospice And Palliative Care at (830) 715-9299 to ask how to begin care, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, CMS quality measures, service area, staffing, and how care needs are met after hours — contact Gifted Hearts Hospice And Palliative Care at (830) 715-9299 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Gifted Hearts Hospice And Palliative Care (CCN 971562) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971562?state=TX to see 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.