St. Joseph'S Hospice Care
Pharr, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671769)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 15 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (956) 781-9900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for St. Joseph'S Hospice Care, so no star rating or recommend percentage is currently available. CMS Care Compare does list a care index score of 7 for this hospice.
St. Joseph'S Hospice Care serves 15 ZIP codes from its Pharr, Texas office in Hidalgo County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, St. Joseph'S Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 671769, since May 16, 2013), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St. Joseph'S Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice based in Pharr, Texas, serving Hidalgo County. It has been Medicare-certified since May 16, 2013 (CCN 671769).
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, including a star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percentage rating it 9 or 10. This often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable figures, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
CMS also has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Texas state average composite score of 94.72 is available at this time. CMS does report a care index score of 7 for this hospice, though CMS has not indicated how this compares to other hospices in the data provided.
St. Joseph'S Hospice Care's service area, as listed in CMS data, covers 15 ZIP codes from its Pharr, Texas office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost information is provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and to review the Medicare Care Compare website for the most current information before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. St. Joseph'S Hospice Care has been Medicare-certified since May 16, 2013 (CCN 671769), 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, often because 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 measure score for this hospice, so a comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 is not available. CMS does report a care index score of 7 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 15 ZIP codes from its Pharr, Texas office in Hidalgo County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 15 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
St. Joseph'S Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice; CMS data does not indicate that ownership type affects the quality measures reported for a hospice.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 16, 2013.
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 stopped curative treatment and are expected to have a limited life expectancy, typically 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 illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify the settings in which this hospice provides care; please contact St. Joseph'S Hospice Care at (956) 781-9900 to ask directly.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
CMS data does not describe the admission process for this hospice; contact St. Joseph'S Hospice Care at (956) 781-9900 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staff availability, how care is coordinated, and how caregivers have rated their experience; contact St. Joseph'S Hospice Care at (956) 781-9900 for specifics, and review its Medicare Care Compare listing.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's official data for St. Joseph'S Hospice Care at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671769?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.