Alamo Hospice
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671540)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 75 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (205) 725-6236 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said Alamo Hospice would definitely be recommended 82% of the time, and the hospice scored 100.00 on CMS's composite process measure, above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice.
Alamo Hospice serves 75 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, Texas office in Bexar County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Alamo Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671540, since August 2006); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Alamo Hospice is a for-profit, Medicare-certified hospice based in San Antonio, Texas, serving families in Bexar County and surrounding communities. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 9, 2006.
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, 82% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 83% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which is not an indication of poor quality — it may simply reflect how CMS reports the data for this provider.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a set of recommended care processes, Alamo Hospice scored 100.00, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. CMS data also shows that 56.7% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, and a care index score of 9 is reported.
Alamo Hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 75 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach across the region from its San Antonio office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Alamo Hospice?
Yes. Alamo Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 9, 2006 (CCN 671540), 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 the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, 82% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Alamo Hospice, and 83% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Alamo Hospice scored 100.00 on CMS's composite process measure, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Alamo Hospice serves 75 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 75 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 does not directly determine quality; CMS quality and survey data are the more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Alamo Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 9, 2006.
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 chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates 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 the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data doesn't specify care settings for Alamo Hospice; please contact the hospice at (205) 725-6236 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care with Alamo Hospice, contact them directly at (205) 725-6236 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, and what areas are served — Alamo Hospice's available CMS figures cover recommendation rates, process measure scores, and its 75-ZIP-code service area.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Alamo Hospice (CCN 671540) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671540?state=TX to confirm current CMS data.
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.