Anchorage Hospice, Inc.
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971545)
CMS process measure: 96.88 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 43 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (210) 239-7519 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Anchorage Hospice, so a star rating or percent-recommend figure isn't available. However, its composite process score of 96.88 is above the Texas state average of 94.72, based on CMS Care Compare data.
Anchorage Hospice serves 43 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, Texas office in Bexar County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Anchorage Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 971545, since January 16, 2020), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Anchorage Hospice, Inc. is a for-profit hospice based in San Antonio, Texas, serving families in Bexar County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since January 16, 2020 (CCN 971545).
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Anchorage Hospice on Care Compare, which often happens when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients. This should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means the data is not yet available.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the share of recommended care processes delivered to patients, Anchorage Hospice scored 96.88, above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 39.0% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, according to the most recent published Care Compare data.
Anchorage Hospice's service area covers 43 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; families are encouraged to review the source directly and contact the hospice for current details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Anchorage Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 971545) since January 16, 2020, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Anchorage Hospice, often because of a small number of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Anchorage Hospice's composite process score is 96.88, above the Texas state average of 94.72, per CMS Care Compare data. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 39.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 43 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 43 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Anchorage Hospice, Inc. is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results are better indicators when available.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 16, 2020.
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 curative treatment and typically have 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 attention, and patients can still receive treatment for other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings for Anchorage Hospice; please contact the hospice at (210) 239-7519 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not describe an intake process; contact Anchorage Hospice at (210) 239-7519 for information on how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores, service area, staffing, and how care needs are met; contact Anchorage Hospice at (210) 239-7519 and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Anchorage Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971545?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.