Palli-Med Hospice Llc
Alton, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741530)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 13 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (956) 627-2744 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score comparison for Palli-Med Hospice LLC, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. This is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Palli-Med Hospice LLC serves 13 ZIP codes from its office in Alton, Texas, in Hidalgo County.
Yes, Palli-Med Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 741530, since 2014); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Palli-Med Hospice LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Alton, Texas, serving Hidalgo County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 7, 2014, and is organized under an 'Other' ownership classification, as reported to CMS Care Compare.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Palli-Med Hospice LLC has a care index score of 8. CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider — this is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of the quality of care provided. Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure specific to this hospice, so no comparison to the Texas state average composite score of 94.72 can be made at this time; CMS lists this comparison as 'not reported.'
Palli-Med Hospice LLC serves 13 ZIP codes from its Alton, Texas office. Families interested in coverage should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are available in this listing.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Palli-Med Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 741530, certified since August 7, 2014). 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 due to small patient counts rather than a reflection of care quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for this hospice to compare against the Texas state average of 94.72. The hospice's reported care index score is 8.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Palli-Med Hospice LLC serves 13 ZIP codes from its office in Alton, Texas, in Hidalgo County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 13 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Palli-Med Hospice LLC's ownership type as 'Other.' Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, so families may still want to review available CMS quality data and ask questions directly.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Palli-Med Hospice LLC has been Medicare-certified since August 7, 2014.
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 life-limiting illness who are no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
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, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This listing does not specify care settings for Palli-Med Hospice LLC; please contact the hospice at (956) 627-2744 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The listing does not include enrollment steps; please contact Palli-Med Hospice LLC at (956) 627-2744 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, caregiver support, how care is coordinated, and how the hospice compares on CMS quality measures — contact Palli-Med Hospice LLC at (956) 627-2744 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current CMS data for Palli-Med Hospice LLC at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741530?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.