Hospice Of South Texas Inc
Victoria, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451525)
CMS process measure: 97.26 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 75 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (361) 572-4300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of South Texas Inc holds a 5-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 94% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.26 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Hospice Of South Texas Inc serves 75 ZIP codes from its Victoria, Texas office in Victoria County.
Yes, Hospice Of South Texas Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 451525, since 1988); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of South Texas Inc is a non-profit hospice based in Victoria, Texas, serving families in Victoria County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since August 10, 1988, meaning it has provided hospice services under Medicare oversight for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey rated this hospice highly: it holds a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 94% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89% giving an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, this hospice scored 97.26, 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 that 77.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on published CMS figures.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 75 ZIP codes reachable from its Victoria office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available; where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen due to small patient sample sizes and does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice Of South Texas Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 451525, since August 10, 1988), 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?
According to CMS CAHPS survey data, this hospice holds a 5-star rating, with 94% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 89% rating it 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 97.26, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data lists 75 ZIP codes served from its Victoria, Texas office in Victoria County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 75 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is organized as a non-profit hospice; ownership type does not directly determine care quality, but CMS publishes it as part of its provider information.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 10, 1988.
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 when a patient's life expectancy is limited, typically six months or less as certified by a physician.
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 all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Hospice Of South Texas Inc at (361) 572-4300 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Hospice Of South Texas Inc directly at (361) 572-4300 to discuss how to begin care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey ratings, CMS quality measures, service area, and ownership type — all of which are covered by CMS Care Compare data for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review CMS's published data for Hospice Of South Texas Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451525?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.