Hospice
Amedisys Hospice
Hospice in Harlingen, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 512 VICTORIA LN STE 16B |
| City | Harlingen |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP code | 78550 |
| County | CAMERON |
| Phone | (956) 300-0865 |
| Website | https://locations.amedisys.com/tx/harlingen/hospice-0710/ |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 971583 |
| Ownership | Other |
| Certification | Medicare-certified hospice (CMS) |
| Care types | hospice |
| Services offered | hospice care, pain management, hospice aide care, social work services, skilled nursing care, volunteer companionship, chaplain spiritual support, bereavement support and support groups, dementia specialty program, end-stage heart failure program, We Honor Veterans program, respite care |
| Palliative services basis | Not determinable from the CMS Hospice General Information file (no palliative field); left unset rather than guessed. Hospice records carry this flag when a source shows a palliative program. |
| CMS quality note | CMS publishes hospice quality (HIS/CAHPS) measures per provider in the separate Hospice - Provider Data file; no quality value is carried in the General Information file used for this record, so none is stated here. |
Amedisys Hospice is in 512 VICTORIA LN STE 16B, Harlingen, TX 78550. Phone: (956) 300-0865. Ownership: Other. It is a Medicare-certified hospice listed in the CMS Hospice General Information file.
Amedisys Hospice Care provides hospice care in Harlingen wherever the patient calls home, and its team is available 24/7. Care can include nursing, pain and symptom management, hospice aides, social work, chaplain support, respite care and bereavement counseling. This location also lists specialty programs for dementia and end-stage heart failure, and takes part in the We Honor Veterans program. CMS HIS composite process measure score: 99.71.
More about this provider
| Amedisys Hospice Care in Harlingen provides hospice care wherever the patient calls home, with nursing, pain and symptom management, aides, social work, respite and bereavement support, and specialty programs for dementia, heart failure and veterans. | |
| Services and programs | Hospice care in Harlingen, wherever the patient calls home: nursing care, pain and symptom management, hospice aides, emotional and spiritual support, social work services, respite care and bereavement counseling. Standard services listed for this location include pain management, hospice aide help with self-care and hygiene, social work services, skilled nursing care, hospice volunteer companionship, chaplain spiritual support, bereavement support for up to one year, bereavement support groups, a dementia specialty program, an end-stage heart failure program, and participation in the We Honor Veterans program. The team is available 24/7. Areas served: Bee, Cameron, Hidalgo, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Live Oak, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Starr and Willacy counties. |
| Who it serves | People facing a terminal illness in the Harlingen area and their loved ones, including patients with dementia, end-stage heart failure, and veterans |
| Payment types it states | Hospice costs are usually 100% covered by Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance for eligible patients |
| Accreditation | Accredited through ACHC (stated on the location page) |
| Visiting and contact details | Amedisys Hospice Care (0710), 512 Victoria Lane, Suite 16B, Harlingen, TX 78550; phone +1 956-300-0865; open 24 hours |
| Website | https://locations.amedisys.com/tx/harlingen/hospice-0710/ |
Quality measures
Source: CMS
| Measure | Score | Reporting period |
|---|---|---|
| Average Daily Census | 115 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Care Provided in Home | 60 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| CHC/GIP provided (% days) | 79 | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Percent of Patients with Cancer | 12 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Percent of Patients with Stroke | 10 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Provided Routine Home Care only | No | 01/01/2022 - 12/31/2024 |
| Visits near death (% decedents) | 88 | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Hospice Care Index Overall Score | 10 | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Care Provided in Nursing Facility | 3 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Percent of Patients with Dementia | 27 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Care Provided in All other locations | Not Available | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) | 35 | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life | 86.8 | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) | 50 | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Care Provided in Assisted Living Facility | 37 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Care Provided in Skilled Nursing Facility | 0 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) | 80 | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Per-beneficiary spending (U.S. dollars $) | 58 | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Percent of Patients with Other Conditions | 12 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening | 100.00 | 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025 |
| Care Provided in Inpatient Hospice Facility | Not Available | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment | 100.00 | 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025 |
| Care Provided in Inpatient Hospital Facility | 0 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Percent of Patients with Respiratory disease | 9 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening | 99.71 | 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025 |
| Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment | 100.00 | 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025 |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% minutes) | 66 | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Hospice and Palliative Care Treatment Preferences | 100.00 | 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025 |
| Burdensome transitions, Type 1 (% live discharges) | 89 | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Burdensome transitions, Type 2 (% live discharges) | 65 | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Percent of Patients with Circulatory/heart disease | 33 | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Provided Routine Home Care and other levels of care | Yes | 01/01/2022 - 12/31/2024 |
| Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure | 99.71 | 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025 |
| Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient) | 100.00 | 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025 |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care days (minutes) | 60 | 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen | 100.00 | 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025 |
| Hospice served at least 1 patient enrolled in Medicare Advantage during one year | Yes | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Hospice served at least 1 patient with both Medicare and Medicaid coverage during one year | Yes | 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
| Measure | Score | Reporting period |
|---|---|---|
| EMO_REL_MBV | Not Applicable | |
| Family caregiver survey rating | Not Applicable | |
| The hospice team always communicated well | 85 | |
| The hospice team usually communicated well | 10 | |
| Caregivers rated the hospice agency a 7 or 8 | 14 | |
| The hospice team always provided timely help | 80 | |
| Caregivers rated the hospice agency a 9 or 10 | 84 | |
| The hospice team usually provided timely help | 11 | |
| YES, they would probably recommend the hospice | 10 | |
| Caregivers rated the hospice agency a 6 or lower | 2 | |
| YES, they would definitely recommend the hospice | 88 | |
| The hospice team sometimes or never communicated well | 5 | |
| The hospice team always treated the patient with respect | 95 | |
| The hospice team sometimes or never provided timely help | 9 | |
| The hospice team usually treated the patient with respect | 4 | |
| The patient always got the help they needed for pain and symptoms | 78 | |
| The patient usually got the help they needed for pain and symptoms | 15 | |
| NO, they would probably not or definitely not recommend the hospice | 2 | |
| The hospice team sometimes or never treated the patient with respect | 1 | |
| The hospice team provided the right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 89 | |
| The patient sometimes or never got the help they needed for pain and symptoms | 7 | |
| The hospice team did |not| provide the right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 11 |
Who pays for hospice?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
- What Medicare hospice covers and what you may still pay
- Hospice Room and Board in a Nursing Home: Who Pays?
Hospice guide · Paying for care
Other hospice in CAMERON County
- Acara — Harlingen
- Amado Hospice & Home Health — Harlingen
- Gentiva — Harlingen
Common questions about Amedisys Hospice
Where is Amedisys Hospice located?
Amedisys Hospice is at 512 VICTORIA LN STE 16B, Harlingen, Texas 78550.
What care and services does Amedisys Hospice offer?
Amedisys Hospice offers hospice, hospice care, pain management, hospice aide care, social work services, skilled nursing care, volunteer companionship, chaplain spiritual support.
Is Amedisys Hospice Medicare-certified?
Medicare-certified hospice (CMS).
How do I contact Amedisys Hospice?
Call Amedisys Hospice at (956) 300-0865.
How much does hospice cost?
Medicare pays the hospice agency for your care. You pay no deductible. You pay up to $5 for each pain or symptom drug you get as an outpatient. You pay 5% of the Medicare-approved cost for a short inpatient respite stay. Most families pay little or nothing for hospice care itself. See our guide to hospice care costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for hospice?
Yes. Medicare Part A pays for hospice when a doctor says you have 6 months or less to live if the illness runs its normal course. You choose comfort care over care to cure the illness. Hospice is paid by Original Medicare even if you have a Medicare Advantage plan. Your Advantage plan still covers care that is not part of the hospice benefit.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care is comfort care that can start at any stage of a serious illness. You can get it while you still get treatment to cure the illness. Hospice is palliative care for the end of life. It starts when a doctor says you have 6 months or less to live, and you stop treatment aimed at a cure.
Who else pays for hospice besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for hospice in most states for people who qualify. The VA covers hospice for veterans. Most private health plans and long-term care insurance plans cover hospice too. Many hospices also give care to people who cannot pay.