Safehaven Hospice
Brownsville, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671641)
CMS process measure: 97.96 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 12 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (956) 504-2780 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Safehaven Hospice, so there is no star rating or percent-recommend figure available. However, its CMS composite process score of 97.96 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Safehaven Hospice serves 12 ZIP codes from its Brownsville, Texas office in Cameron County.
Yes, Safehaven Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671641, since 2010); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Safehaven Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Brownsville, Texas, serving families in Cameron County. It has been Medicare-certified since February 15, 2010 (CCN 671641).
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — such as a star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 — for Safehaven Hospice. This is often the result of small patient counts rather than any indication of quality, and families should not read absence of a score as a negative sign.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Safehaven Hospice scores 97.96, above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 14.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to Care Compare data.
Safehaven Hospice's service area currently covers 12 ZIP codes from its Brownsville office.
All figures above come directly from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information beyond that is provided here. Families are encouraged to verify all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with specific questions about services, staffing, and how to begin care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Safehaven Hospice is Medicare-certified, with certification dating to February 15, 2010 (CCN 671641). 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 Safehaven 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?
Safehaven Hospice's composite process score is 97.96, above the Texas state average of 94.72, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Safehaven Hospice serves 12 ZIP codes from its Brownsville, Texas office in Cameron County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 12 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Safehaven Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not determine quality on its own, but CMS reports it alongside other quality data for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Safehaven Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 15, 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, while hospice care focuses on comfort for people who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor determines a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; it does not mean giving up care or attention — hospice provides medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Safehaven Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (956) 504-2780 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the intake process; please contact Safehaven Hospice directly at (956) 504-2780 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quickly the hospice responds to needs, what services are included, and how the hospice compares to state averages on CMS quality measures — you can ask Safehaven Hospice these questions directly at (956) 504-2780.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Safehaven Hospice (CCN 671641) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671641?state=TX to confirm current quality data and service 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.