Superior Hospice Of Mcallen Llc
Mcallen, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671743)
CMS process measure: 90.63 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 52 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (956) 878-1636 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for Superior Hospice Of Mcallen LLC, often due to small patient survey counts. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 90.63, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average.
Superior Hospice Of Mcallen LLC serves 52 ZIP codes from its McAllen, Texas office in Hidalgo County. Families in this broader region may be within its service area, though contacting the hospice directly is the best way to confirm coverage for a specific address.
Yes, Superior Hospice Of Mcallen LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 671743), certified since November 2, 2012. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Superior Hospice Of Mcallen LLC is a for-profit hospice agency based in McAllen, Texas, serving families in Hidalgo County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 2, 2012.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable figures. This does not indicate poor quality; it simply means the data has not been published.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Superior Hospice Of Mcallen LLC scored 90.63, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 30.1% of patients, based on the most recent published CMS data vintage.
The hospice reports serving 52 ZIP codes from its McAllen office, indicating a broad regional service area.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries once a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. Families are encouraged to review the current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Superior Hospice Of Mcallen LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 671743) since November 2, 2012, 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 (star rating, percent who would recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, which often occurs when there are too few surveyed patients to report reliably.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, Superior Hospice Of Mcallen LLC scored 90.63, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average; CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and visits in the last days of life for 30.1% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The hospice serves 52 ZIP codes from its office in McAllen, Texas, located in Hidalgo County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 52 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Superior Hospice Of Mcallen LLC is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but it is a factor some families like to know when comparing providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 2, 2012, according to CMS records.
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 relieve symptoms, while hospice care is for patients who have decided to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a doctor.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort, dignity, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive medication and support to manage pain and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Superior Hospice Of Mcallen LLC at (956) 878-1636 or check Medicare Care Compare for details on where they provide care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice directly at (956) 878-1636 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, staffing availability, and how the hospice supports patients and families during care — contacting the hospice directly at (956) 878-1636 can help answer questions not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Superior Hospice Of Mcallen LLC directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671743?state=TX to review its current CMS-published data.
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.