Hospice in ZIP 78550 (Harlingen, TX)
9 Medicare-certified hospice operate in ZIP 78550, Harlingen, TX, per the current CMS data, where rated providers average 2.3 out of 5.
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Hospice programs deliver palliative, comfort-first care to people with a terminal illness, usually at home. Their services span nursing, aide support, counseling, and respite for family caregivers. Hospices certified by Medicare must satisfy federal conditions of participation.
Choosing among hospice in ZIP 78550
The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the particular services someone requires. Ratings pull those signals into a single number, but they cannot stand in for a visit or a conversation with the staff.
For families in ZIP 78550, Harlingen, TX, the key questions are Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, how care plans are set, and how problems are escalated overnight or on weekends. A personal visit plus direct questions is still the surest way to judge whether a provider fits.
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACARA | Not rated | 9 | — | 7 | for-profit |
| AMADO HOSPICE & HOME HEALTH | Not rated | 8 | — | 4 | for-profit |
| AMEDISYS HOSPICE | 4.0 | 10 | 4.0 | 115 | other |
| GENTIVA | 2.0 | 9 | 2.0 | 114 | for-profit |
| GREATER VALLEY HOSPICE ALLIANCE, LP | 1.0 | 10 | 1.0 | 191 | for-profit |
| LINDENWOOD HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE | Not rated | 7 | — | 20 | Not reported |
| MALUHIA HOSPICE CARE PLLC | Not rated | 8 | — | 9 | Not reported |
| MT. SINAI HOSPICE | Not rated | 9 | — | 104 | for-profit |
| THE MEDICAL TEAM INC | Not rated | 8 | — | 30 | for-profit |
Medicare-certified hospice in ZIP 78550
Data profile for ZIP 78550
Using CMS data, we can profile the 9 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 78550: 3 (33%) carry a published overall star rating. Recorded ownership divides as 6 for-profit, 1 other. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 at AMEDISYS HOSPICE (other). Among rated providers, scores span 1.0 to 4.0 out of 5. Reporting programs average 8.7 on the hospice care index. Across 3 reporting programs, family caregiver survey ratings average 2.3 out of 5. Reporting programs serve an average daily census of 66 patients each.
| Providers on record | 9 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 3 of 9 (33%) |
| Average overall rating | 2.3 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | AMEDISYS HOSPICE (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 6 for-profit, 1 other |
| Avg hospice care index | 8.7 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | 2.3 / 5 |
| Avg daily census | 66 |
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Data sources
This page draws on the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-06. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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