SUPERIOR HOSPICE OF DEL RIO LLC
Provider Information
- Address
- 159 BRADDIE DRIVE SUITE 1A
DEL RIO, TX 78840 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- January 31, 2013
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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) | 4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 5 |
| Physicians | 1 |
| Volunteers | 2 |
15
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 SUPERIOR HOSPICE OF DEL RIO LLC 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 That code may be out of date.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 SUPERIOR HOSPICE OF DEL RIO LLC compares to hospices nationwide.
12.4 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 52nd percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
38
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 day12.4 min
Ranks better than about 52% 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 weekends4.2%
Ranks better than about 10% 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 life90.4%
Ranks better than about 33% 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 visits22.4%
Ranks better than about 87% 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 care9.2%
Ranks better than about 31% 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 months38.5%
Ranks better than about 45% 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 care13.8%
Ranks better than about 21% 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 hospice1.5%
Ranks better than about 44% 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)52nd 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$22,274 · 71st 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 24.1% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening98.9%
- Pain assessment100%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment96.1%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life24.1%
- All care steps completed95.7%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer18%
- Dementia18%
- Heart and circulatory disease33%
- Other conditions25%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Superior Hospice of Del Rio LLC
Superior Hospice of Del Rio LLC serves families in Del Rio, Texas. This provider offers end of life care for those who need support at home or in a facility. They have held Medicare certification since early 2013. Their team is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, or ACHC. This means an outside group checked their work to make sure they follow high standards for patient safety. They are a freestanding hospice provider located in Val Verde County.
About Superior Hospice of Del Rio LLC
This is a for-profit hospice provider. They have been active in the community for over a decade. The ACHC accreditation is a key detail for your family to know. This group looks at how a hospice runs its daily operations. They check if the care team is well trained. They also look at how the provider handles medications and patient records. When a provider earns this stamp of approval, it shows they want to keep their standards high. You can feel better knowing they put in the extra effort to get this review. Their team includes fifteen employees in total. This group works together to provide care for patients in the area. They have four registered nurses and five licensed practical nurses on staff. They also have one physician and two volunteers who help with daily needs.
Quality of Care
What Is Hospice Care Like in Del Rio?
Hospice care in Del Rio focuses on comfort for the patient. It is not about curing an illness. Instead, the goal is to manage pain and symptoms. A team of experts visits the patient where they live. This could be a private house or a care facility. The staff helps the family understand what to expect. They provide emotional support and help with daily tasks. With four registered nurses and five licensed practical nurses, this provider has a team ready to respond to medical needs. They also have a physician and volunteers to round out the care. You can expect regular visits from these team members. They work to make sure the patient stays comfortable. That is their main job. You will have a clear plan for how to reach them if you have a question at night or on the weekend.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Talk to a few providers before you make a final choice. Ask how the team handles pain management after hours. You should also ask how often a nurse will visit your loved one. Find out if they have experience with the specific illness your family member has. It is also good to ask how they support family caregivers. Ask them how they communicate with the patient's main doctor. See if they offer help with grief and loss. You want to know that they have a plan for every part of the process. Keep these questions in your notes. The answers will help you decide which team fits your needs best.
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