Ariel Hospice
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A91631)
CMS process measure: 91.95 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 50 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (210) 272-0233 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Ariel Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, Ariel Hospice scores 91.95, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Ariel Hospice serves 50 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, Texas office in Bexar County.
Yes, Ariel Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN A91631, certified since July 2022; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ariel Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving San Antonio, Texas and Bexar County, certified since July 8, 2022. According to CMS Care Compare data, Ariel Hospice's composite process measure score is 91.95, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 for this hospice.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Ariel Hospice in the data available here. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts reported to CMS, and it should not be read as an indicator of poor quality — simply that the figures have not been published.
Ariel Hospice reports a service area covering 50 ZIP codes from its San Antonio office, giving families in the surrounding region access to its services. Ariel Hospice is a Medicare-certified provider, which means the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost or fee details beyond this are available in the data reviewed.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as provided. Families are encouraged to review the official Care Compare listing directly and to contact Ariel Hospice for any details not covered by these public measures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Ariel Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A91631), certified since July 8, 2022, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once 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 Ariel Hospice in the data available, which often happens with smaller patient counts rather than indicating poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Ariel Hospice's composite process measure score is 91.95, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Ariel Hospice serves 50 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 50 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type for Ariel Hospice was not provided in the data reviewed; you can contact the hospice at (210) 272-0233 or check the Medicare Care Compare listing to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Ariel Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 8, 2022, 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 is focused on comfort for people 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 focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up care — patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support tailored to their needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Ariel Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (210) 272-0233 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the intake process; contact Ariel Hospice directly at (210) 272-0233 for guidance on starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CMS quality measures, CAHPS survey results, the service area, ownership, and how care is coordinated — Ariel Hospice can be reached at (210) 272-0233 for specifics not covered by public CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ariel Hospice directly on the official Medicare Care Compare website at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A91631?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.