hospice in Laredo, TX
Altus Hospice
6909 Springfield Avenue, Suite 200, Laredo, TX 78041 · (956) 718-3000
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
Altus Hospice at a glance
Altus Hospice is a for-profit hospice in Laredo, Texas (Webb County).
CMS has not published a family caregiver survey star rating for this hospice, usually because it has too little recent data.
93% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 50 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- March 9, 2009
- County
- Webb County
- CMS Certification Number
- 671614
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 91% | 81.2% | 82.7% | Better |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 93% | 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) | 83% | 77.2% | 77.8% | Better |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 95% | 90.2% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 89% | 80.7% | 81.7% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 88% | 89.4% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 99.6% | 93% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 79.3% | 55.4% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 9 | 8.5 | 8.9 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 50 | 47 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Altus Hospice
Optumcare Hospice LLC
6262 McPherson Rd Ste 413, Laredo, TX 78041 · under 1 mi
Not rated- Not rated
Laredo Gentle Hands Hospice and Palliative Care
313 W. Village Blvd, #108 Ste 3, Laredo, TX 78041 · under 1 mi
For-profit
Not rated- Not rated
- Not rated
- Not rated
Frequently asked questions
What is Altus Hospice's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Altus Hospice. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
Where is Altus Hospice and how do I contact it?
Altus Hospice is at 6909 Springfield Avenue, Suite 200, Laredo, TX 78041. Phone: (956) 718-3000.
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.