Advanced Hospice Of Texas
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971634)
CMS process measure: 97.96 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 88 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (210) 898-8533 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for Advanced Hospice Of Texas. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scores 97.96, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Advanced Hospice Of Texas serves 88 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, TX office in Bexar County.
Yes, Advanced Hospice Of Texas is Medicare-certified (CCN 971634, since 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Advanced Hospice Of Texas is a Medicare-certified hospice located in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. It is classified as an 'Other' type of ownership and has been Medicare-certified since March 12, 2021, according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality; it simply means CMS has not yet released those figures for this provider.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Advanced Hospice Of Texas scores 97.96, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 69.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published CMS data.
Advanced Hospice Of Texas serves a broad area, covering 88 ZIP codes from its San Antonio office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on Care Compare for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Advanced Hospice Of Texas is Medicare-certified (CCN 971634) and has been since March 12, 2021. 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 (star rating, percent who would recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this 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?
Its CMS composite process score is 97.96, above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 69.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Advanced Hospice Of Texas serves 88 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, TX office in Bexar County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 88 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as 'Other.' Ownership type does not directly determine care quality, but families may want to ask about it when choosing a hospice.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 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 focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped seeking a cure and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Advanced Hospice Of Texas at (210) 898-8533 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not describe the intake process; please contact Advanced Hospice Of Texas at (210) 898-8533 for details and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and staffing; contact Advanced Hospice Of Texas at (210) 898-8533 for specifics not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Advanced Hospice Of Texas (CCN 971634) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971634?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.