Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Texas -San Antonio
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671721)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 65 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (210) 471-2300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend this hospice 88% of the time, and its composite process score of 100.00 is above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice.
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Texas – San Antonio serves 65 ZIP codes from its office in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County.
Yes, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Texas – San Antonio is Medicare-certified (CCN 671721, since 2012); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Texas – San Antonio is a Medicare-certified hospice located in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. It is classified by CMS as an "Other" ownership type and has been Medicare-certified since April 16, 2012.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS family caregiver survey data, 88% of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 88% rated the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 overall. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice, which is often the case for hospices with smaller survey samples and does not indicate poor quality.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. CMS data also show that 71.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the published care index components.
This hospice reports serving 65 ZIP codes from its San Antonio office, reflecting a broad service area across the surrounding region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost or coverage details beyond this are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; families are encouraged to review the official Care Compare listing directly and contact the hospice for current details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, this hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671721, certified since April 16, 2012), 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?
In CMS's CAHPS survey, 88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 88% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10; CMS has not published a specific star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 100.00, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 65 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 65 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists this hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type does not directly determine care quality, which is better assessed through CAHPS survey results and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 16, 2012.
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 people who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care, symptom management, or emotional and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (210) 471-2300 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice at (210) 471-2300 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how care needs are met; contact the hospice at (210) 471-2300 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671721?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.