River City Hospice
Corpus Christi, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671654)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 46 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (361) 882-5900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for River City Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
River City Hospice serves 46 ZIP codes from its Corpus Christi, Texas office in Nueces County.
Yes, River City Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671654, since 2010); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
River City Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Corpus Christi, Texas, serving Nueces County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 23, 2010.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for River City Hospice. This is often because the number of surveyed patients was too small for CMS to report reliably, and it should not be taken as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, River City Hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 23.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
River City Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 46 ZIP codes from its Corpus Christi office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the current listing directly for the most up-to-date figures and to confirm details with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. River City Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671654) since August 23, 2010, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for River City Hospice, likely due to a small number of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
River City Hospice's CMS composite process score is 100.00, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72 — above the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 8 and reports that 23.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
River City Hospice, located in Corpus Christi, Texas (Nueces County), serves 46 ZIP codes according to CMS Care Compare data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 46 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
River City Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures are a more direct comparison point.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
River City Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 23, 2010.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to ease symptoms, while hospice care is specifically for people who have decided to stop curative treatment and are focusing on comfort in the final phase of a terminal illness.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, 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?
The CMS data provided does not specify where River City Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (361) 882-5900 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; contact River City Hospice at (361) 882-5900 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact River City Hospice at (361) 882-5900 to discuss these directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view River City Hospice's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671654?state=TX to confirm current ratings and details.
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.