Alta Vita Hospice
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A91626)
CMS process measure: 87.1 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 26 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (210) 332-5462 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Alta Vita Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, Alta Vita scored 87.10, below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Alta Vita Hospice serves 26 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, Texas office in Bexar County.
Yes, Alta Vita Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A91626), certified since June 23, 2023. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Alta Vita Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families in and around San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. According to CMS Care Compare data, Alta Vita has been Medicare-certified since June 23, 2023. The listing data provided does not include an ownership type for this hospice, so families should confirm whether it is operated as a for-profit, non-profit, or government entity directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Alta Vita Hospice in the data available here — including a star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percentage who rated it 9-10 overall. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Alta Vita Hospice scored 87.10, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS has not published a separate care index score or visits-in-last-days-of-life percentage for this hospice in the data reviewed.
Alta Vita Hospice reports serving 26 ZIP codes from its San Antonio office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come 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 Alta Vita Hospice?
Yes. Alta Vita Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A91626), certified since June 23, 2023, 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 Alta Vita Hospice in the data available, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Alta Vita Hospice scored 87.10 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Alta Vita Hospice serves 26 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, Texas location in Bexar County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 26 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type was not included in the data provided; please contact Alta Vita Hospice at (210) 332-5462 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Alta Vita Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 23, 2023, 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 those with a terminal diagnosis who have generally stopped pursuing curative treatment.
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 or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Alta Vita Hospice; please contact them at (210) 332-5462 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin hospice care with Alta Vita Hospice, contact them directly at (210) 332-5462 and confirm certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, ZIP codes served, and ownership type — for specifics not covered here, contact Alta Vita Hospice at (210) 332-5462.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Alta Vita Hospice (CCN A91626) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A91626?state=TX to review 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.