Vara Hospice
Laredo, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971598)
CMS process measure: 96.08 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 11 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (956) 285-4327 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Vara Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its CMS composite process score is 96.08, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Vara Hospice serves 11 ZIP codes from its Laredo, Texas office in Webb County.
Yes, Vara Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 971598, certified since October 7, 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vara Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Laredo, Texas, serving families in Webb County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since October 7, 2020 (CCN 971598).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Vara Hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality of care — it simply means CMS has not yet published enough survey responses to report these figures.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Vara Hospice scored 96.08, above the Texas state average of 94.72. Its care index score is 9, and CMS data shows that 33.3% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life.
Vara Hospice reports serving 11 ZIP codes from its Laredo office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are included here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any questions about their loved one's care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Vara Hospice?
Yes. Vara Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 971598) since October 7, 2020, 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 or percent who would recommend) for Vara Hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Vara Hospice's composite process score is 96.08, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Vara Hospice serves 11 ZIP codes from its office in Laredo, Webb County, Texas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 11 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Vara Hospice is a for-profit agency; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but families may want to know it when comparing options.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Vara Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 7, 2020.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a patient has a life-limiting prognosis, typically six months or less if the illness runs its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort, dignity, and quality of life; patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Vara Hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (956) 285-4327 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Vara Hospice at (956) 285-4327 for guidance and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Vara Hospice at (956) 285-4327 to discuss these directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Vara Hospice (CCN 971598) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971598?state=TX to confirm current certification and quality 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.