hospice in Victoria, TX

Hospice of South Texas INC

605 East Locust, Victoria, TX 77901 · (361) 572-4300

★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS family caregiver survey star rating

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Hospice of South Texas INC at a glance

Hospice of South Texas INC is a non-profit hospice in Victoria, Texas (Victoria County).

CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, better than the Texas average of 3.5.

94% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 104 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
Non-Profit
Medicare-certified since
August 10, 1988
County
Victoria County
CMS Certification Number
451525

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better)5 / 53.5 / 53.7 / 5Better

Family survey

This facility89%Texas average81.2%U.S. average82.7%
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10: this facility vs. Texas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better)89%81.2%82.7%Better
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)94%83.1%84.9%Better
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)84%76.3%76.4%Better
Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better)85%77.2%77.8%Better
Patient always treated with respect (higher is better)96%90.2%91.3%Better
Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better)87%80.7%81.7%Better
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)93%89.4%91%Average

Quality of care

This facility97.3%Texas average93%U.S. average92.5%
Patients who got all recommended care at admission: this facility vs. Texas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better)97.3%93%92.5%Better
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)77.6%55.4%56.3%Better
Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better)108.58.9Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Average patients per day1044767

Where this hospice provides care

At home37%Assisted living13%Skilled nursing facility0%Other0%Nursing facility45%Inpatient hospice5%Inpatient hospital0%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

Other hospices near Hospice of South Texas INC

  1. Crown Hospice LLC

    1406 E Red River Street, Victoria, TX 77901 · under 1 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  2. Harbor Hospice of Victoria LP

    5606 North Navarro Street Suite 209, Victoria, TX 77904 · 7.9 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hospice of South Texas INC's rating?

Hospice of South Texas INC has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Texas hospices is 3.5 stars.

Where is Hospice of South Texas INC and how do I contact it?

Hospice of South Texas INC is at 605 East Locust, Victoria, TX 77901. Phone: (361) 572-4300.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.