NURSES ON WHEELS HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE
Provider Information
- Address
- 410 S. PADRE ISLAND DR, STE 200
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- August 9, 2002
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CMS Quality Ratings
Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.
Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.
CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.
CMS scores as of May 2026. Quality of Care derived from CMS Hospice Care Index. Patient Satisfaction from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. Overall is the equally-weighted average of both. All source data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Staffing & Capacity
| Role | Staff Count |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 5 |
| Physicians | 2 |
| Volunteers | 8 |
30
Total Employees
Staffing data as reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Inpatient Care and Medical Equipment
Hospices report these services to Medicare when they are certified. This is what NURSES ON WHEELS HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
An older Medicare record for this hospice lists short-term inpatient care as “not provided.” That code may be out of date. Medicare requires certified hospices to make inpatient care available for symptom management and caregiver respite. Ask this hospice how it arranges a bed if symptoms become hard to manage at home.
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Brought in through an outside supplier
Equipment and supplies tied to the terminal illness and the plan of care, such as a hospital bed, oxygen, wound supplies, or a wheelchair.
Medicare lets hospices provide these services through arrangements with other organizations. Either way, the hospice stays responsible for the covered care in the patient’s plan of care.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2021.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how NURSES ON WHEELS HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE compares to hospices nationwide.
15.5 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 79th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
96
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
How this hospice compares nationally
Bars show national standing on measures from the CMS Hospice Care Index. A fuller bar means this hospice does better than more of the hospices CMS tracks.
- Nurse care minutes per home care day15.5 min
Ranks better than about 79% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The average minutes of nursing care per day for patients getting routine care at home, based on Medicare claims. More nurse time usually means more hands-on support.
- Skilled nursing on weekends7.2%
Ranks better than about 41% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of skilled nursing time delivered on Saturdays and Sundays. Symptoms do not wait for weekdays, so weekend coverage matters.
- Nurse visits in the last days of life96.1%
Ranks better than about 71% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who got nurse visits in their final days of life. This is when families tend to need the most support.
- Gaps in nursing visits21.4%
Ranks better than about 88% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
How often patients went more than a week without a nursing visit. Fewer gaps mean steadier attention.
- Patients discharged alive early in care7.9%
Ranks better than about 40% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice alive within the first week of care. A rate of 0% means it did not happen to any of their patients.
- Patients discharged alive after 6 months45.5%
Ranks better than about 26% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients discharged alive after six months or more in hospice care.
- Hospital transfers near the end of care12.9%
Ranks better than about 23% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, spent time in the hospital, then came back to hospice.
- Hospital stays that interrupt hospice3%
Ranks better than about 25% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, went to the hospital, and died there soon after.
- Days at higher levels of care (CHC or GIP)67th percentile
What this measures
The share of care days delivered at higher levels, such as continuous home care or inpatient care. Shown only as a national rank because small percentages round to zero.
- Medicare spending per patient$19,917 · 60th percentile
What this measures
What Medicare paid per patient for this hospice's care. Higher or lower spending is not a quality judgment by itself.
Care steps completed at admissionShow detailsMedicare tracked 9 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 44.4% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening99.5%
- Pain assessment100%
- Breathing difficulty screening99.1%
- Breathing difficulty treatment99.2%
- Treatment preferences discussed99.5%
- Beliefs and values discussed98.1%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life44.4%
- All care steps completed96.3%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer14%
- Dementia39%
- Heart and circulatory disease10%
- Lung and respiratory disease9%
- Stroke13%
- Other conditions15%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Care in Corpus Christi
Nurses on Wheels Home Health and Hospice provides specialized end-of-life care in Corpus Christi, Texas. Located at 1101 3rd Street, this team supports patients and their families through difficult health transitions. They focus on comfort, dignity, and quality of life when a cure is no longer the goal. The team works hard to manage symptoms so patients can spend time with those they love. It is about making every day count. Whether you are in Nueces County or nearby, they bring professional support right to your door. This care is not just for the patient. It is for the whole family circle. They help you walk this path with a little more peace of mind.
About NURSES ON WHEELS HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE
This provider has served the community since August 2002. As a for-profit organization, they must meet strict federal standards to keep their Medicare certification. That is a long history of service in the Texas area. You should know that all Medicare-certified hospices must offer the same core services. This includes nursing care, help with daily tasks, and emotional support. But the way they deliver that care can feel very different. Some teams are small and local, while others are part of a larger network. Because they have been active for over two decades, they have deep roots in the local health scene. That experience often helps them connect you to other resources you might need. It is a big deal to find a team that feels like a good fit for your family's specific needs.
Top Tier Quality Rating
Understanding Hospice Care in Corpus Christi
Finding the right hospice in Nueces County can feel like a heavy task. The truth is, you have choices, and you do not have to settle for the first one you find. Most families start looking when a doctor suggests it is time for extra support. But you can start asking questions long before that moment arrives. Here is the thing—hospice is not about giving up. It is about choosing to focus on comfort rather than a cure. It changes the goal of care from fighting a disease to improving the quality of life. Many people wait too long to start these services. They miss out on months of extra support that could make life much easier. And that is a shame. You deserve to know what help is available right now in your own neighborhood.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Do not be afraid to interview a few providers. You are the one in charge of this decision. Start by asking how quickly they can get a nurse to your home in an emergency. You also want to know who will be on your primary team. Will you see the same nurse every week? That makes a big difference in building trust. Ask about their volunteer services and what kind of grief support they offer to family members after the patient passes away. Finally, ask them what makes their specific team different from others in Corpus Christi. A good provider will be happy to answer these questions honestly. They should make you feel heard, not rushed. If they seem annoyed by your questions, that is a red flag. Keep looking until you find a team that listens.
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