Lynncare Hospice Services LLC
A hospice in Weslaco, Texas 78596
108 W Huisache St, Weslaco, Texas 78596. (956) 684-5957.
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The short answer
Record last released by CMS on Oct 23, 2026.
- 7 deficiencies cited in the last three years
- Not rated family caregiver rating
- 5of 10 CMS’s Hospice Care Index
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean2
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
7 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 43 hospices serving ZIP code 78596 had 5.5.
The last inspection on record was on Jul 23, 2026: a reaccreditation inspection by The Joint Commission.
CMS, QCOR hospice inspection reports. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated quarterly.
CMS, Hospice ZIP Data. Released Aug 26, 2026. Updated quarterly.
When those deficiencies happened
7 deficiencies in 1 month of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2026. Most serious: Standard-level. The last 3 years, to Oct 27, 2026.
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, as cited
Rule titles as CMS’s inspectors cite them, set in sentence case.
CMS, QCOR hospice inspection reports. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated quarterly.
Jul 23, 2026: reaccreditation inspection by The Joint Commission7 deficiencies
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Content of plan of care (42 CFR 418.56(c))
“Observed in Record Review. In 1 of 14 records reviewed, the surveyor noted that the organization did not develop an individualized plan of care based on the comprehensive assessment that included patient specific goals and the time frames, settings, and services required to meet those goals. For example, patient had oxygen equipment in the home being utilized on a continuous basis, however, there were no goals on the plan of care related to the management of the oxygen. This was reviewed with the Administrator.”
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Content of plan of care (42 CFR 418.56(c)(1))
“Observed in Record Review. In 3 of 14 records reviewed, the surveyor noted that the organization did not develop a plan of care that included all services needed for the palliation and management of the terminal illness and related conditions. For example, in HOSRRHV#1, HOSRRHV#2,and HOSRRHV#3, patients were utilizing oxygen, however, the plans of care did not include interventions for managing oxygen use in the home, such as, monitoring for safety, monitoring skin integrity, providing education on O2 to caregiver, etc.. This was reviewed with the Administrator.”
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Review of the plan of care (42 CFR 418.56(d))
“Observed in Record Review. In 1 of 14 records reviewed, the surveyor noted that the organization did not update the patient’s plan of care at least every 15 days or a frequently as patient’s condition changed. For example, in HOSRRHV#2- the problem related to diet/nutritional intake stated patient is 100% dependent on others for feeding and meeting nutritional requirements as patient has lost the ability to feed self, however, during the home visit, the surveyor observed patient feeding their self a hamburger without difficulty. This was reviewed with the Administrator.”
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Hospice aide assignments and duties (42 CFR 418.76(g)(1))
“Observed in Record Review. In 1 of 12 records reviewed where aide services were provided, the surveyor noted that the organization’s registered nurse did not develop the Aide Plan of Care that included a complete list of patient care instructions. For example, in HOSRRHV#2, the patient was on continuous oxygen, however, the care plan did not address whether the oxygen could be removed during the patient’s bath. This was reviewed with the Administrator.”
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Training (42 CFR 418.100(g)(3))
“Observed in Competency Session. In 1 of 9 HR records reviewed, the surveyor noted that the organization did not ensure staff are competent to perform their responsibilities. For example, in HR#2 (Alternate Medical Director), did not have documentation to validate competencies were performed. This was reviewed with the Administrator.”
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Use and mintenance of equipment and supplies (42 CFR 418.106(f)(2))
The inspectors’ words, 156 words
“Observed in Record Review. In 6 of 14 records reviewed, the surveyor noted that the organization did not provide patient/caregiver education and training based on each patient’s needs and abilities. For example, during the home visit for HOSRRHV#2 (pt. in 8th benefit period) utilizing oxygen since admission, the nurse observed an oxygen tank lying on the floor in the patient’s room; however, during subsequent record review, the surveyor noted that there was no documented evidence that the nurse re-educated patient/caregiver on safe use and storage of oxygen. In HOSRRHV#1(pt. in 11th benefit period) and HOSRRHV#3 (pt. in 6th benefit period), HOSRRDC#7 (in 1st BP) HOSRR#12 (in 1st BP) and HOSRR#13 (in 1st BP) patients had been using oxygen on a prn basis since admission, however, during subsequent record review, the surveyor noted that there was no documented evidence that the nurse re-educated patients/caregivers on safe use and storage of oxygen. This was reviewed with the Administrator.”
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Inpatient care provided under arrangements (42 CFR 418.108(c)(6))
“Observed in Tracer Activities. During review of contracted service agreements, the surveyor noted that the organization did not ensure care, treatment, or services provided through contractual agreement are provided safely and effectively. For example the organization had not documented monitoring/evaluation of contracted services for transportation services for year 2024, there was no evidence of monitoring/evaluation of rehab services for 2025 and 2024, pharmacy services had not been documented since 2020, and there was no documentation of Medical Director/Alternate Medical Director service agreement evaluations. This was reviewed with the Administrator.”
The one inspection in the last three years
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | Reaccreditation inspection by The Joint Commission | 7 deficiencies cited |
Is it certified?
- Medicare-certified hospice since Nov 14, 2017.
- Ownership: for-profit.
- No For hospices, home health agencies, hospitals and dialysis facilities, CMS writes deficiencies at two levels. Standard is the usual one; condition-level is the more serious, when a problem is serious enough that the provider doesn’t meet a whole condition of taking part in Medicare. Source: CMS, State Operations Manual. deficiency or CMS’s most serious finding: the place’s failure to meet a rule caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to someone in its care. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 489.3. on record in the last three years.
CMS, Hospice General Information. Released Aug 26, 2026. Updated quarterly.
CMS, QCOR hospice inspection reports. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated quarterly.
Has anything been proven against it?
- CMS doesn’t publish fines or other penalties for hospices, so none are shown.
- 0 deficiencies cited in the last three years came from inspections that included a complaint investigation.
CMS, QCOR hospice inspection reports. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated quarterly.
Who does the caring?
- From Medicare claims (Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2024): 6.6 nurse care minutes per routine home care day, 3.5% of skilled nursing minutes at weekends and a visit near death for 87.5% of patients who died.
- Where its patients were cared for (Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024): 100% at home.
CMS, Hospice Provider Data. Released Aug 26, 2026. Updated quarterly.
| Measure | This provider |
|---|---|
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 6.6 min |
| Skilled nursing minutes at weekends | 3.5% |
| Visits near death | 87.5% of patients who died |
Who owns it?
- 10 owners or officers are people: Francisco G Torres (runs it (operational or managerial control), 100%); Antonio Arredondo (owns 5% or more directly, 33.34%); Antonio Arredondo (managing employee (on the payroll), 33.34%); Antonio Arredondo (runs it (operational or managerial control), 33.34%); Linda D Nunez (owns 5% or more directly, 33.33%); Linda D Nunez (corporate director, 33.33%); Linda D Nunez (runs it (operational or managerial control), 33.33%); Maria G Garza (owns 5% or more directly, 33.33%); Maria G Garza (corporate director, 33.33%); Maria G Garza (runs it (operational or managerial control), 33.33%).
- No private-equity firm among the owners CMS lists.
- No real-estate investment trust among the owners CMS lists.
CMS, Hospice All Owners and Hospice Enrollments. Released Sep 29, 2026. Updated quarterly.
What do families say?
- CMS gives no family caregiver survey rating: “The number of cases is too small to report Star Ratings.”
- CMS’s Hospice Care Index: 5 of 10 (Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2024).
- 100% of patients were assessed on all seven of CMS’s measures at the start of care (Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025).
CMS, CAHPS Hospice Survey and Hospice Provider Data. Released Aug 26, 2026. Updated quarterly.
| Measure | Rating |
|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey ratingCMS star rating from its survey of patients’ family caregivers, 1 to 5 | Not rated |
| Hospice Care IndexCMS’s Hospice Care Index, 0 to 10 (higher is better): a point for each of ten measures from Medicare claims on which the hospice meets CMS’s threshold | 5 of 10 |
How does it compare nearby?
- Of the 43 hospices CMS’s data show serving patients in ZIP code 78596, where this hospice’s office is, the middle number of deficiencies cited in the last three years was 5.5; this one had 7.
CMS, Hospice ZIP Data. Released Aug 26, 2026. Updated quarterly.
CMS, QCOR hospice inspection reports. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated quarterly.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| United Hospice Care Services LLC | 11 |
| Lynncare Hospice Services LLC This hospice | 7 |
| Sj Hospice Services LLC | 9 |
| A Healing Touch Hospice | 6 |
| Angel Wings Hospice Services LLC | 9 |
| Ims Home Health & Hospice Care, Inc. | 4 |
| Maximum Quality Hospice LLC | 4 |
| Gentiva | 0 |
| Bristol Hospice - North Central Texas | 11 |
| Legacy Home Health Agency Inc. | Not given |
| Iph Hospice Care Inc. | 2 |
| Greater Valley Hospice Alliance, LP | 15 |
What the record doesn’t say
- CMS doesn’t publish fines or other penalties for hospices, so none are shown.
- Only complaints that led to a citation appear; complaints that didn’t aren’t published.
- CMS ended its Special Focus Program for hospices with serious problems on Feb 14, 2025, so no hospice is marked as one.
- Hospice quality measures have a gap from October 2025: CMS replaced its patient assessment then, and public results from the new one (HOPE) are expected around November 2027.
Sources
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospice General Information (yc9t-dgbk).
Released Aug 26, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospice Provider Data (252m-zfp9).
Released Aug 26, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CAHPS Hospice Survey (gxki-hrr8).
Released Aug 26, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, QCOR hospice inspection reports (Hospice Survey Reports - Oct 2021 through Sep 2026.xlsx).
Released Oct 23, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospice All Owners (e983965e-1603-4cb8-82b5-c40090e380d1).
Released Sep 29, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospice Enrollments (25704213-e833-4b8b-9dbc-58dd17149209).
Released Sep 29, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospice ZIP Data (95rg-2usp).
Released Aug 26, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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From the hospice
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Replies
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Paid listing
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