Hospice in ZIP 78550 (Harlingen, TX)

9 Medicare-certified hospice operate in ZIP 78550, Harlingen, TX, according to the current CMS snapshot, where rated providers average 2.3 out of 5.

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Hospice programs provide comfort-focused, palliative care for people with a terminal illness, typically in the home. Services include nursing, aide support, counseling, and respite care for family caregivers. Medicare-certified hospices must meet federal conditions of participation.

Choosing among hospice in ZIP 78550

The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.

Families in ZIP 78550, Harlingen, TX should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.

CMS measures by provider

ProviderOverallCare indexCaregiver surveyDaily censusOwnership
ACARANot rated9—7for-profit
AMADO HOSPICE & HOME HEALTHNot rated8—4for-profit
AMEDISYS HOSPICE4.0104.0115other
GENTIVA2.092.0114for-profit
GREATER VALLEY HOSPICE ALLIANCE, LP1.0101.0191for-profit
LINDENWOOD HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARENot rated7—20Not reported
MALUHIA HOSPICE CARE PLLCNot rated8—9Not reported
MT. SINAI HOSPICENot rated9—104for-profit
THE MEDICAL TEAM INCNot rated8—30for-profit

Medicare-certified hospice in ZIP 78550

Hospice · For-Profit ACARA Harlingen, TX 78550 Not CMS-rated Hospice · For-Profit AMADO HOSPICE & HOME HEALTH Harlingen, TX 78550 Not CMS-rated Hospice · Other AMEDISYS HOSPICE Harlingen, TX 78550 CMS rating 4.0 / 5 Hospice · For-Profit GENTIVA Harlingen, TX 78550 CMS rating 2.0 / 5 Hospice · For-Profit GREATER VALLEY HOSPICE ALLIANCE, LP Harlingen, TX 78550 CMS rating 1.0 / 5 Hospice LINDENWOOD HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE Harlingen, TX 78550 Not CMS-rated Hospice MALUHIA HOSPICE CARE PLLC Harlingen, TX 78550 Not CMS-rated Hospice · For-Profit MT. SINAI HOSPICE Harlingen, TX 78550 Not CMS-rated Hospice · For-Profit THE MEDICAL TEAM INC Harlingen, TX 78550 Not CMS-rated

Data profile for ZIP 78550

CMS data lets us profile the 9 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 78550: 3 (33%) carry a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 6 for-profit, 1 other. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at AMEDISYS HOSPICE (other). Across rated providers the scores range from 1.0 to 4.0 out of 5. The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 8.7. Family caregiver survey ratings average 2.3 out of 5 across 3 reporting programs. Reporting programs average a daily census of 66 patients each.

Providers on record9
With a published overall rating3 of 9 (33%)
Average overall rating2.3 / 5
Highest-rated providerAMEDISYS HOSPICE (4.0 / 5)
Ownership mix6 for-profit, 1 other
Avg hospice care index8.7
Avg caregiver survey star2.3 / 5
Avg daily census66

Frequently asked questions

What other ZIP codes near Harlingen have hospice?
This care type is not listed in any other ZIP code in Harlingen in the current snapshot.
How many certified beds are reported in ZIP 78550?
No certified-bed counts are published for the providers currently listed in ZIP 78550. Bed counts apply to nursing homes; other provider types do not report them.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-05). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
How many hospice are in ZIP 78550?
The current CMS snapshot lists 9 Medicare-certified hospice with a mailing address in ZIP 78550 (Harlingen, TX).
How many hospice in ZIP 78550 have a published rating?
3 of the 9 hospice in ZIP 78550 (33%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot.
Which hospice in ZIP 78550 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current snapshot, AMEDISYS HOSPICE has the highest published CMS overall star rating among hospice in ZIP 78550, at 4.0 out of 5.

Data sources

This page is compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-05. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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