Uvalde Hospice
Uvalde, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451675)
CMS process measure: 96.89 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 35 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (830) 278-6691 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Families who used Uvalde Hospice reported strong satisfaction in the CMS survey: 98% said they would definitely recommend the hospice, and its composite care process score of 96.89 is above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Uvalde Hospice serves 35 ZIP codes from its Uvalde, Texas office in Uvalde County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Uvalde Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 451675, certified since 1997. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that they meet hospice eligibility requirements.
About this hospice
Uvalde Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice provider based in Uvalde, Texas, serving families in Uvalde County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 20, 1997, and is organized under an "Other" ownership type according to CMS records.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, which reflects the experiences of families who used this hospice's services, 98% of respondents said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 92% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can occur when patient counts are small.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Uvalde Hospice scored 96.89, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 42.9% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the most recent CMS Care Compare data vintage.
Uvalde Hospice serves 35 ZIP codes from its Uvalde, Texas office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on that site for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Uvalde Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 451675), certified since November 20, 1997, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 98% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Uvalde Hospice, and 92% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Uvalde Hospice's composite process score is 96.89, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Uvalde Hospice serves 35 ZIP codes from its office in Uvalde, Uvalde County, Texas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 35 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Uvalde Hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but CMS quality data should be reviewed alongside it to understand care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Uvalde Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 20, 1997.
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 is generally for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort in the final phase of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Uvalde Hospice; contact the hospice at (830) 278-6691 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care with Uvalde Hospice, contact the hospice directly at (830) 278-6691 to discuss eligibility and next steps.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how visits are scheduled near end of life, and how the hospice's quality scores compare to state averages — information found on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Uvalde Hospice's certification and quality data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451675?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.