Sj Hospice Services Llc
Weslaco, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741710)
CMS process measure: 73.33 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 25 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (956) 294-1410 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Sj Hospice Services Llc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, it scores 73.33, below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Sj Hospice Services Llc serves 25 ZIP codes from its Weslaco, TX office in Hidalgo County.
Yes, Sj Hospice Services Llc is Medicare-certified (CCN 741710, since March 10, 2018); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Sj Hospice Services Llc is a for-profit hospice based in Weslaco, Texas, in Hidalgo County. It has been Medicare-certified since March 10, 2018, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 741710.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS 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 is often due to small patient counts and does not by itself indicate anything about quality of care.
CMS does report a composite process measure for this hospice: a score of 73.33, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72. This places Sj Hospice Services Llc below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 8 and reports that 16.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, though no comparison figure is provided for this last measure.
Sj Hospice Services Llc reports serving 25 ZIP codes from its Weslaco office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; families should check the Care Compare website directly for the most current figures. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, eligible patients with a doctor's certification of hospice eligibility have their hospice care covered under the Medicare hospice benefit. This listing does not describe specific staff, facilities, or services beyond what CMS reports, and families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly for details on the care it provides.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Sj Hospice Services Llc is Medicare-certified (CCN 741710) since March 10, 2018, 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?
Its composite process measure score is 73.33, compared with the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 8 and reports 16.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Sj Hospice Services Llc serves 25 ZIP codes from its office in Weslaco, Texas, in Hidalgo County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 25 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS reports quality separately through its survey and process measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 10, 2018.
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 estimates a life expectancy 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; patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms, and can leave hospice if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Sj Hospice Services Llc provides care; contact the hospice at (956) 294-1410 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not describe intake steps; contact Sj Hospice Services Llc at (956) 294-1410 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about the hospice's CAHPS survey results, its process measure scores compared to the state average, the ZIP codes it serves, and how it coordinates care — contact the hospice at (956) 294-1410 for specifics not covered in this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Sj Hospice Services Llc (CCN 741710) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741710?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.