Alamo Hospice
Boerne, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671750)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (830) 816-5024 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Alamo Hospice holds a 5-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 91% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Alamo Hospice serves 34 ZIP codes from its office in Boerne, Texas, in Kendall County.
Yes, Alamo Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671750, since 2013); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Alamo Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Boerne, Texas, serving Kendall County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since March 13, 2013, under CCN 671750. Because it is Medicare-certified, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost figures beyond that fact are included here.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave Alamo Hospice a 5-star rating overall. Ninety-one percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and ninety percent rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families who responded to the CMS survey and are drawn from the published Care Compare data.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Alamo Hospice scored 100.00, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing this hospice above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and a visits-in-last-days-of-life percentage of 81.0%, based on the same data vintage.
Alamo Hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 34 ZIP codes radiating from its Boerne office. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare, as all figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Alamo Hospice?
Yes, Alamo Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671750, since March 13, 2013), 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's CAHPS survey gives Alamo Hospice a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 91% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 90% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Alamo Hospice's composite process score is 100.00, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average on this CMS measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Alamo Hospice serves 34 ZIP codes from its office in Boerne, Kendall County, Texas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 34 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Alamo Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is reported by CMS but does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Alamo Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 13, 2013.
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 those with a terminal diagnosis who are no longer pursuing curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness, but patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support tailored to their needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings; please contact Alamo Hospice at (830) 816-5024 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't detail intake steps; please contact Alamo Hospice at (830) 816-5024 to learn how to begin care and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area, and how long a hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which are reported for Alamo Hospice above.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Alamo Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671750?state=TX to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.