89/ 100
Not rated
New Century Hospice of South Texas
Hospice · 4550 Corona Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
Family caregiver survey rating
45/ 100
Average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 12/29/2008 · CCN 671607
- Rank in Corpus Christi
- #9 of 18 hospices
- Rank in Texas
- #269 of 584 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 78 patients
- County
- Nueces
- Service area
- 75 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) | 96.8% | 94.7% | 96.2% | About the same |
| Visits in the last days of life | 72.4% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 10 | 8.4 | 8.8 | Better |
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 2.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 81% | 81% | 82% | About the same |
| Always provided timely help | 76% | 77% | 78% | Worse |
| Always treated patient with respect | 90% | 90% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 86% | 89% | 91% | Worse |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 76% | 76% | 76% | About the same |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 82% | 81% | 83% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend | 85% | 83% | 85% | About the same |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 3 of 10 reported measures, worse on 4.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0.4% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 30.5% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 8.7% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 37.8% | — | 37.4% | About the same |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 11.8% | — | 8.5% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 1.6% | — | 2.1% | About the same |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $16,542 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 8.6 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 6.2% | — | 9.6% | Worse |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 95% | — | 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
Cancer17%
Dementia13%
Stroke11%
Heart/circulatory disease24%
Respiratory disease18%
Other conditions19%
Where care is provided
Private home60%
Assisted living11%
Nursing facility27%
Skilled nursing facility1%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (75)
75006, 77414, 77465, 77901, 77904, 77905, 77951, 77954, 77957, 77960, 77962, 77963, 77964, 77968, 77971, 77975, 77979, 77983, 77984, 77994, 77995, 78022, 78026, 78071, 78102, 78104, 78107, 78113, 78118, 78119, 78125, 78130, 78141, 78155, 78164, 78221, 78332, 78336, 78343, 78351, 78355, 78363, 78368, 78370, 78372, 78373, 78374, 78375, 78377, 78380, 78381, 78382, 78383, 78384, 78387, 78389, 78390, 78393, 78401, 78404, 78405, 78408, 78409, 78410, 78411, 78412, 78413, 78414, 78415, 78416, 78418, 78427, 78460, 78465, 78467
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Frequently asked questions
Is New Century Hospice of South Texas Medicare-certified?
Yes. New Century Hospice of South Texas (CMS Certification Number 671607) has been Medicare-certified since 12/29/2008, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does New Century Hospice of South Texas compare to other hospices in Corpus Christi?
New Century Hospice of South Texas ranks #9 of 18 hospices based in Corpus Christi on the Scorecard score, with 3 stars.
What areas does New Century Hospice of South Texas serve?
New Century Hospice of South Texas reports serving 75 ZIP codes to CMS, including 75006, 77414, 77465, 77901, 77904. Call (361) 814-3600 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with New Century Hospice of South Texas. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.