Hospice Specialty Inc
Laredo, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741544)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 5 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (956) 722-0106 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Hospice Specialty Inc, so there is no star rating or percent-recommend figure available at this time. CMS also lists the composite process measure comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 as not reported for this hospice.
Hospice Specialty Inc serves 5 ZIP codes from its Laredo, Texas office in Webb County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Hospice Specialty Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 741544, certified since January 26, 2015. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Specialty Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Laredo, Texas, serving Webb County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since January 26, 2015, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 741544.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (such as star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patient families for CMS to report reliable figures, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
CMS has published a care index score of 7 for this hospice, and reports that 17.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life. The composite process measure comparison to the Texas state average (94.72) is listed by CMS as 'not reported' for this hospice, so no direct comparison can be made at this time.
Hospice Specialty Inc's service area, according to CMS data, currently covers 5 ZIP codes from its Laredo office.
Families should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost figures are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of retrieval. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Specialty Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 741544) since January 26, 2015, 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 for this hospice, which is often the case for hospices with small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists the composite process measure comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 as 'not reported' for this hospice. CMS does report a care index score of 7 and that 17.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Hospice Specialty Inc serves 5 ZIP codes from its Laredo, Texas office in Webb County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 5 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Specialty Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but families may wish to consider it alongside other CMS data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Hospice Specialty Inc has been Medicare-certified since January 26, 2015.
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 generally for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final phase of life.
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 support during this time.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Hospice Specialty Inc provides care; please contact the hospice at (956) 722-0106 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the intake process; please contact Hospice Specialty Inc at (956) 722-0106 to learn how to begin care and confirm eligibility requirements.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, coverage area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; contact Hospice Specialty Inc at (956) 722-0106 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's current listing for Hospice Specialty Inc at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741544?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.