Heart To Heart Hospice Of San Marcos Llc
San Marcos, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741661)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 55 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (512) 667-6816 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Heart To Heart Hospice Of San Marcos received a 3-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 82% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 100.00 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Heart To Heart Hospice Of San Marcos serves 55 ZIP codes from its office in San Marcos, Texas, in Hays County.
Yes, Heart To Heart Hospice Of San Marcos is Medicare-certified, CCN 741661, certified since 2017. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Heart To Heart Hospice Of San Marcos LLC is a for-profit hospice agency based in San Marcos, Texas, serving families in Hays County and surrounding communities. According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency has been Medicare-certified since April 16, 2017 (CCN 741661).
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars. Among caregivers surveyed, 82% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 77% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 59.9% of patients received visits during the last days of life, per the published data.
The hospice's service area, as listed in CMS data, covers 55 ZIP codes from its San Marcos office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published vintage available at the time of this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Heart To Heart Hospice Of San Marcos is Medicare-certified (CCN 741661) since April 16, 2017, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice earned a 3-star family caregiver rating, with 82% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend it and 77% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 100.00, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data lists this hospice as serving 55 ZIP codes from its San Marcos, Texas office in Hays County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 55 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is listed as for-profit in CMS data. Ownership type alone does not determine quality; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results are more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 16, 2017, 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 those 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 or attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (512) 667-6816 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact the hospice directly at (512) 667-6816 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, and its service area — all of which are reported here from CMS data; for additional specifics, contact the hospice at (512) 667-6816.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice using CCN 741661 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741661?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.