A & Z Health Care Llc
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971761)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 13 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (726) 610-3523 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for A & Z Health Care Llc, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is available. Its composite process score comparison to the Texas state average is also listed as not reported in CMS data.
A & Z Health Care Llc serves 13 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, Texas office in Bexar County.
Yes, A & Z Health Care Llc is Medicare-certified (CCN 971761), certified since May 12, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
A & Z Health Care Llc is a for-profit hospice located in San Antonio, Texas, serving families in Bexar County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 12, 2021.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (such as a star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating it 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not imply anything negative about the quality of care provided.
CMS lists a care index score of 7 for this hospice, but the composite process measure comparison to the Texas state average (94.72) is listed as "not reported" in the available data, so no direct comparison can be made at this time.
A & Z Health Care Llc reports serving 13 ZIP codes from its San Antonio office, giving families in that area a Medicare-certified option for hospice services.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the current listing directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice for any details not covered by CMS-published measures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. A & Z Health Care Llc is Medicare-certified (CCN 971761) as of May 12, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are certified eligible by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists a care index score of 7 for this hospice, but the composite process measure comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 is listed as "not reported."
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
A & Z Health Care Llc serves 13 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, Texas office in Bexar County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 13 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
A & Z Health Care Llc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; families may want to review the published CMS quality measures alongside ownership type.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 12, 2021, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, and patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; contact A & Z Health Care Llc at (726) 610-3523 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not include enrollment steps; contact A & Z Health Care Llc at (726) 610-3523 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver experiences, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact A & Z Health Care Llc at (726) 610-3523 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up A & Z Health Care Llc (CCN 971761) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971761?state=TX to see the most current CMS-published information.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.