St Anthony'S Hospice
Mcallen, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971599)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 14 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (956) 322-5427 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score for St Anthony's Hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed. This does not indicate poor quality, just that the data isn't publicly available yet.
St Anthony's Hospice serves 14 ZIP codes from its McAllen, Texas office in Hidalgo County.
Yes, St Anthony's Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 971599), certified since September 16, 2020, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St Anthony's Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice based in McAllen, Texas, serving families in Hidalgo County. It has been Medicare-certified since September 16, 2020, and operates as a for-profit organization.
According to CMS Care Compare data, St Anthony's Hospice currently serves 14 ZIP codes from its McAllen office. CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver survey star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage of caregivers rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider. This is often the case when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to publish reliable results, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for St Anthony's Hospice, so no comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 can be made at this time. CMS also has not published a care index score or data on visits in the last days of life for this hospice.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that hospice services are needed. This profile does not include cost information beyond that fact.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to contact St Anthony's Hospice directly and to review the hospice's current listing on Medicare Care Compare for the most up-to-date information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, St Anthony's Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 971599) since September 16, 2020, 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 St Anthony's Hospice, which often happens when too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for St Anthony's Hospice, so no comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
St Anthony's Hospice serves 14 ZIP codes from its McAllen, Texas location in Hidalgo County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 14 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
St Anthony's Hospice is a for-profit organization; ownership type does not determine quality, but it can be useful information for families comparing providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
St Anthony's Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 16, 2020.
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 have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — pain relief and symptom management continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact St Anthony's Hospice at (956) 322-5427 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact St Anthony's Hospice directly at (956) 322-5427 to learn about starting care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, coverage areas, staff availability, and caregiver survey results; contact St Anthony's Hospice at (956) 322-5427 for specifics not covered in this profile.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review St Anthony's Hospice's current information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971599?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.