Heart To Heart Hospice Of South Texas
Pearsall, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671789)
CMS process measure: 97.5 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 33 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (830) 505-5600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Heart To Heart Hospice Of South Texas, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, though, the hospice scored 97.50, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Heart To Heart Hospice Of South Texas serves 33 ZIP codes from its Pearsall, TX office in Frio County.
Yes, Heart To Heart Hospice Of South Texas is Medicare-certified (CCN 671789, since 2013); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Heart To Heart Hospice Of South Texas is a for-profit hospice based in Pearsall, Texas, serving families in Frio County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 25, 2013.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens when a hospice serves too few surveyed families for CMS to report reliable results. This does not indicate poor quality — it simply means the data is not available.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs key care processes, Heart To Heart Hospice Of South Texas scored 97.50, above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 61.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent Care Compare data available.
The hospice's service area extends to 33 ZIP codes from its Pearsall office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; specific coverage details should be confirmed directly with the hospice or Medicare.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and are current as of the latest published dataset. Families are encouraged to verify details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Heart To Heart Hospice Of South Texas is Medicare-certified, effective November 25, 2013 (CCN 671789). 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 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?
On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 97.50, above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 61.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The hospice serves 33 ZIP codes from its Pearsall, Texas office in Frio County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 33 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Heart To Heart Hospice Of South Texas is a for-profit hospice according to CMS records. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality measures like the composite process score offer a more direct comparison.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 25, 2013, according to CMS Care Compare 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 is for those who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it is not about giving up but about a different kind of care centered on comfort.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (830) 505-5600 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care with this hospice, contact them directly at (830) 505-5600 and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about services offered, how care needs are addressed, and how the hospice's quality measures compare to state averages; contact the hospice at (830) 505-5600 for specifics and review the Medicare Care Compare listing.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify this hospice's certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671789?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.