Greater Valley Hospice Alliance, Lp
Harlingen, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671629)
CMS process measure: 99.19 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 129 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (956) 428-2386 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Greater Valley Hospice Alliance an overall CAHPS rating of 1 star, with 72% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 99.19, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Greater Valley Hospice Alliance serves 129 ZIP codes from its Harlingen, Texas office in Cameron County.
Yes, Greater Valley Hospice Alliance is Medicare-certified (CCN 671629, since 2009); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Greater Valley Hospice Alliance, LP is a for-profit hospice based in Harlingen, Texas, serving Cameron County and the surrounding region. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 18, 2009.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received an overall star rating of 1 star. Among caregivers who responded, 72% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 72% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of families who participated in the survey and are published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure — which tracks whether core elements of hospice care were consistently delivered — this hospice scored 99.19, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the final days of life for 62.7% of patients, per the data provided.
Greater Valley Hospice Alliance reports serving 129 ZIP codes from its Harlingen office, reflecting a broad service area. As with all hospice care, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Greater Valley Hospice Alliance is Medicare-certified (CCN 671629) since August 18, 2009, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are certified eligible by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS survey gives this hospice an overall rating of 1 star, with 72% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 72% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 99.19, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 129 ZIP codes from its Harlingen, Texas office in Cameron County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 129 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, and quality can vary independent of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 18, 2009, according to CMS records.
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 typically have a life expectancy 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, symptom management, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Greater Valley Hospice Alliance at (956) 428-2386 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Greater Valley Hospice Alliance directly at (956) 428-2386 to learn about starting care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how visits are scheduled near end of life, and how the hospice's process measures compare to state averages — information you can review on Medicare Care Compare and confirm by calling (956) 428-2386.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Greater Valley Hospice Alliance (CCN 671629) at medicare.gov/care-compare using the hospice's official listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671629?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.