Aasta Hospice
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971538)
CMS process measure: 87.32 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 45 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (833) 467-7123 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Aasta Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. Its CMS composite process measure score is 87.32, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Aasta Hospice serves 45 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, Texas office in Bexar County.
Yes, Aasta Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 971538, since November 2019); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Aasta Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in San Antonio, Texas, serving Bexar County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 14, 2019, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 971538.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Aasta Hospice does not currently have published CAHPS family caregiver survey results, such as a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating it 9-10. CMS often does not publish these figures for hospices with small patient counts; this is not an indication of poor quality, simply that data is not available.
CMS does report a composite process measure score for Aasta Hospice of 87.32, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing this hospice below the state average on this quality measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 19.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent published Care Compare data.
Aasta Hospice reports serving 45 ZIP codes from its San Antonio office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no additional cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to review the full record directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice for further information, as all figures above come from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Aasta Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 971538) since November 14, 2019, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Aasta Hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Aasta Hospice's CMS composite process measure score is 87.32, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 19.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Aasta Hospice serves 45 ZIP codes from its office in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 45 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Aasta Hospice is a for-profit agency; ownership type doesn't by itself determine quality, but it's a factor families may want to know when comparing options via Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Aasta Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 14, 2019.
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 for patients with a life-limiting prognosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive care for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided doesn't specify care settings for Aasta Hospice; contact the hospice at (833) 467-7123 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't describe the intake process; contact Aasta Hospice at (833) 467-7123 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and how care needs are met; you can review these figures for Aasta Hospice on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly at (833) 467-7123.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Aasta Hospice's official CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971538?state=TX.
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.