United Hospice Care Services Llc
Weslaco, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741610)
CMS process measure: 96.77 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 19 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (956) 520-7054 · 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 United Hospice Care Services LLC, often because of a small number of surveyed patients. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 96.77, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
United Hospice Care Services LLC serves 19 ZIP codes from its Weslaco, Texas office in Hidalgo County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, United Hospice Care Services LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN 741610, certified since May 6, 2016. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
United Hospice Care Services LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Weslaco, Texas, serving Hidalgo County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 6, 2016.
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 made public.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, United Hospice Care Services LLC scored 96.77, above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 6 and notes that 43.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent CMS Care Compare data vintage available.
The hospice's service area, as listed by CMS, covers 19 ZIP codes from its Weslaco office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that. Families are encouraged to verify all details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. United Hospice Care Services LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 741610), certified since May 6, 2016, 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 survey results, such as a star rating or percent who would definitely recommend, for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts rather than reflecting poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 96.77, above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also lists a care index score of 6 and reports that 43.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 19 ZIP codes from its Weslaco, Texas office in Hidalgo County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 19 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
United Hospice Care Services LLC is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several to consider alongside CMS quality measures when evaluating a hospice.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 6, 2016, 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 manage symptoms and improve comfort, while hospice care is for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its expected course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions and can leave hospice care if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify care settings for United Hospice Care Services LLC; contact the hospice at (956) 520-7054 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available CMS data does not describe intake steps; please contact United Hospice Care Services LLC directly at (956) 520-7054 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS caregiver survey results, CMS quality measures, services offered, staffing, and coverage area; contact the hospice at (956) 520-7054 for specifics not included in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up United Hospice Care Services LLC directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741610?state=TX to review its current CMS-reported 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.