Heart to Heart Hospice of San Marcos LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 1340 Wonder World Drive Suite 2200 in San Marcos, TX 78666. It has been certified since 2017. It cares for about 78 patients on an average day, making it a mid-sized hospice. It scores 9 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Texas average is 8.4. Family caregivers rate it 3 out of 5 stars. The index flags 2 areas where it is worse than the Texas average, starting with patients discharged alive after 180 days or more.
What is Heart to Heart Hospice of San Marcos LLC's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Heart to Heart Hospice of San Marcos LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 1340 Wonder World Drive Suite 2200, San Marcos, TX 78666 |
| Phone | (512) 667-6816 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 741661 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 04/16/2017 |
How does Heart to Heart Hospice of San Marcos LLC score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Heart to Heart Hospice of San Marcos LLC scores 9 out of 10 on the Hospice Care Index, which counts how many of ten visit, discharge and staffing indicators a hospice meets. Against the Texas average it is better on 2 of the indicators below and worse on 2.
| Indicator | Heart to Heart Hospice of San Marcos LLC | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 49.2% | 62% | 52.4% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 9.4% | 7.6% | 7.3% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 41.5% | 36.9% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 7.5% | 12.1% | 8.5% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 0% | 2% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 7.9 min | 11.6 min | 19.9 min | Worse |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 7.8% | 7.6% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 90.6% | 88.1% | 89.3% | About the same |
Separately, 100% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Texas average 94.7%) and 59.9% were visited by a nurse or social worker on at least two of their last three days (Texas average 51%).
What do families say about Heart to Heart Hospice of San Marcos LLC?
82% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Heart to Heart Hospice of San Marcos LLC; the Texas average is 83%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Heart to Heart Hospice of San Marcos LLC | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 77% | 81% | 82% | Worse |
| Team always provided timely help | 71% | 77% | 78% | Worse |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 84% | 90% | 91% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 94% | 89% | 91% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 74% | 76% | 76% | About the same |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 77% | 81% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 82% | 83% | 85% | About the same |
Where does Heart to Heart Hospice of San Marcos LLC deliver care, and to whom?
56% of heart to heart hospice of san marcos llc's care is delivered in a nursing facility and its largest patient group by diagnosis is dementia (39%). It has provided levels of care beyond routine home visits, such as continuous care at home or inpatient stays, in the last three years.
| Where care is delivered | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| In a nursing facility | 56% |
| At home | 37% |
| In assisted living | 7% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 1% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 39% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 20% |
| Cancer | 16% |
| Other conditions | 13% |
| Stroke | 9% |
| Respiratory disease | 6% |
Which Austin-area ZIP codes does Heart to Heart Hospice of San Marcos LLC serve?
Heart to Heart Hospice of San Marcos LLC tells Medicare it serves 14 ZIP codes in Austin and Travis, Williamson and Hays counties.
- 78610
- 78617
- 78619
- 78620
- 78633
- 78640
- 78666
- 78676
- 78703
- 78704
- 78725
- 78734
- 78739
- 78744
What should you ask Heart to Heart Hospice of San Marcos LLC before choosing it?
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
41.5% of its live discharges came after six months or more of care (Texas average 36.9%). Ask how often the doctor recertifies eligibility and what support is offered if a patient is discharged.
Ask how long nursing visits last
Its nurses average 7.9 minutes per routine care day, against 11.6 minutes across Texas. Ask how long a typical visit lasts and whether the same nurse comes each time.
Ask where inpatient care happens
When symptoms cannot be managed at home, hospice provides short inpatient stays. Ask which facility they use and how far it is from the family.
Ask what the family is expected to do
Hospice supports the family caregiver; it does not replace one. Ask how many aide visits a week are typical and what happens overnight.
Which other hospices serve San Marcos, TX?
- Gentiva — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Halcyon Home — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- Christus Hospice - Central Texas — Hospice Care Index 8 of 10
All Medicare-certified hospices in Austin and Travis, Williamson and Hays counties
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare hospice data release dated 2026-08-07.
Common questions
Is Heart to Heart Hospice of San Marcos LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. Heart to Heart Hospice of San Marcos LLC is certified by Medicare under provider number 741661 and has been since 2017.
What is Heart to Heart Hospice of San Marcos LLC's Hospice Care Index score?
9 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Texas average is 8.4.
How large is Heart to Heart Hospice of San Marcos LLC?
It cares for about 78 patients on an average day.
