La Esperanza Home Health Inc
Laredo, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741774)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 6 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (956) 723-4702 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for La Esperanza Home Health Inc, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. CMS does report a care index score of 8, and the state average composite process score is 94.72, though CMS lists the comparison to this hospice as not reported.
La Esperanza Home Health Inc serves 6 ZIP codes from its Laredo, Texas office in Webb County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, La Esperanza Home Health Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 741774, since January 17, 2019). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
La Esperanza Home Health Inc is a for-profit hospice provider located in Laredo, Texas, serving families in Webb County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 17, 2019, with CCN 741774.
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. This often happens when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not released that particular figure.
CMS does report a care index score of 8 for this hospice, and a visits-in-last-days-of-life measure of 95.2%. The state average composite process score is listed at 94.72; CMS marks the comparison between this hospice and the state average as 'not reported,' so no direct above/below determination is available from the current data.
La Esperanza Home Health Inc serves 6 ZIP codes from its Laredo, Texas office. Families interested in the exact ZIP codes covered should contact the hospice directly.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the official Care Compare listing for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, La Esperanza Home Health Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 741774) since January 17, 2019, 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 (star rating or percent recommend) for this hospice, often because of small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS reports a care index score of 8 and a visits-in-last-days-of-life rate of 95.2% for this hospice; the state average composite process score is 94.72, but CMS marks the direct comparison as 'not reported.'
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 6 ZIP codes from its Laredo, Texas office in Webb County; contact the hospice at (956) 723-4702 to confirm coverage of a specific address.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 6 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
La Esperanza Home Health Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, and CMS tracks quality separately through its published measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 17, 2019.
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 patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor has certified a limited life expectancy.
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 does not mean giving up all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (956) 723-4702 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact the hospice at (956) 723-4702 and verify on Medicare Care Compare for current details.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified — details that can be confirmed by contacting the hospice at (956) 723-4702 or checking Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up La Esperanza Home Health Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741774?state=TX to review its official CMS listing.
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.