Amedisys Hospice Of San Antonio
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451738)
CMS process measure: 99.59 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 151 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (210) 541-0922 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Amedisys Hospice Of San Antonio 4 out of 5 stars in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.59 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Amedisys Hospice Of San Antonio serves 151 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, TX office in Bexar County.
Yes, Amedisys Hospice Of San Antonio is Medicare-certified (CCN 451738, since 2003); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Amedisys Hospice Of San Antonio is a for-profit hospice serving families in and around San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It has been Medicare-certified since November 18, 2003, under CCN 451738.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who completed the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 4 stars. Among respondents, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes — Amedisys Hospice Of San Antonio scored 99.59, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 86.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recently published Care Compare data.
The hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 151 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its San Antonio office.
Where CMS has not published a specific measure for this hospice, that omission does not indicate poor quality — it is often the result of small patient sample sizes at the reporting level CMS uses.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Amedisys Hospice Of San Antonio has been Medicare-certified since November 18, 2003 (CCN 451738), 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, this hospice received an overall rating of 4 stars, with 88% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 85% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 99.59, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72; CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and reports that 86.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to Care Compare, it serves 151 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 151 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Amedisys Hospice Of San Antonio is listed as a for-profit hospice on CMS Care Compare; ownership type alone does not determine care quality, so it's best reviewed alongside CAHPS and process measure scores.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 18, 2003.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No; hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to managing symptoms and providing comfort, dignity, and support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (210) 541-0922 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include enrollment steps; contact the hospice directly at (210) 541-0922 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, and what its process for starting care looks like; contact the hospice at (210) 541-0922 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Amedisys Hospice Of San Antonio using CCN 451738 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451738?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.