Trio Hospice Inc
Corpus Christi, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971570)
CMS process measure: 83.33 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 23 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (361) 881-8787 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results, such as a star rating or percent who would recommend, for Trio Hospice Inc. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 83.33, below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Trio Hospice Inc serves 23 ZIP codes from its office in Corpus Christi, Texas, in Nueces County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Trio Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 971570, certified since 2019; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Trio Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Corpus Christi, Texas, serving families in Nueces County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since October 23, 2019, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 971570.
CMS's Care Compare data does not include CAHPS family-caregiver survey results — such as a star rating, percent who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percent rating it 9-10 — for Trio Hospice Inc. This is often the case for smaller hospices with too few surveyed patients to publish results reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Trio Hospice Inc scored 83.33, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 5 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 29.2% of patients, according to the most recent Care Compare data available.
Trio Hospice Inc's service area, per CMS data, spans 23 ZIP codes from its Corpus Christi office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the source directly and confirm current details with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Trio Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 971570) since October 23, 2019, 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 recommending, or percent rating 9-10) for Trio Hospice Inc, often because of a small number of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Trio Hospice Inc's composite process score is 83.33, below the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 5 and that 29.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Trio Hospice Inc serves 23 ZIP codes from its office in Corpus Christi, Texas, in Nueces County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 23 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Trio Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type doesn't directly determine quality, but families may want to weigh it alongside CMS quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Trio Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since October 23, 2019.
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 focuses on comfort care for people who have stopped seeking a cure and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. 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, symptoms, and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This isn't specified in CMS's published data for Trio Hospice Inc; please contact the hospice at (361) 881-8787 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
CMS data doesn't detail the intake process; please contact Trio Hospice Inc directly at (361) 881-8787 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality measures, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; contact Trio Hospice Inc at (361) 881-8787 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Trio Hospice Inc (CCN 971570) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971570?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.