89/ 100
Not rated
Christus Hospice and Palliative Care Spohn
Hospice · 5151 Flynn Pkwy Ste 627, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
Not rated Family caregiver survey rating
30/ 100
Below average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 03/08/1984 · CCN 451502
- Rank in Corpus Christi
- #14 of 18 hospices
- Rank in Texas
- #423 of 584 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 48 patients
- County
- Nueces
- Service area
- 45 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 2 of 3 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 98.4% | 94.7% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 74.4% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 9 | 8.4 | 8.8 | About the same |
The composite process measure covers 7 care processes at admission. The Hospice Care Index runs 0–10.
What families say (CAHPS Hospice survey)
Survey results: better than the national average on 0 of 7 reported measures, worse on 7.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 75% | 81% | 82% | Worse |
| Always provided timely help | 71% | 77% | 78% | Worse |
| Always treated patient with respect | 87% | 90% | 91% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 86% | 89% | 91% | Worse |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 73% | 76% | 76% | Worse |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 79% | 81% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend | 75% | 83% | 85% | Worse |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 6 of 10 reported measures, worse on 2.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0.9% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 35.4% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 18.3% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 25.4% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 5.6% | — | 8.5% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $9,885 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 14.1 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 8.9% | — | 9.6% | About the same |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 96% | — | 89.3% | Better |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Who this hospice cares for
Patient diagnoses
Cancer22%
Dementia13%
Stroke11%
Heart/circulatory disease19%
Respiratory disease18%
Other conditions18%
Where care is provided
Private home62%
Assisted living4%
Nursing facility33%
Inpatient hospital1%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (45)
78022, 78102, 78330, 78332, 78336, 78339, 78343, 78352, 78358, 78362, 78363, 78368, 78370, 78372, 78373, 78374, 78375, 78379, 78380, 78381, 78382, 78383, 78384, 78387, 78390, 78393, 78401, 78404, 78405, 78406, 78407, 78408, 78409, 78410, 78411, 78412, 78413, 78414, 78415, 78416, 78417, 78418, 78460, 78465, 78467
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Frequently asked questions
Is Christus Hospice and Palliative Care Spohn Medicare-certified?
Yes. Christus Hospice and Palliative Care Spohn (CMS Certification Number 451502) has been Medicare-certified since 03/08/1984, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Christus Hospice and Palliative Care Spohn compare to other hospices in Corpus Christi?
Christus Hospice and Palliative Care Spohn ranks #14 of 18 hospices based in Corpus Christi on the Scorecard score.
What areas does Christus Hospice and Palliative Care Spohn serve?
Christus Hospice and Palliative Care Spohn reports serving 45 ZIP codes to CMS, including 78022, 78102, 78330, 78332, 78336. Call (361) 994-3450 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Christus Hospice and Palliative Care Spohn. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.