Aspen Hospice And Palliative Care
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671767)
CMS process measure: 96.85 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 315 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (210) 600-5143 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Aspen Hospice And Palliative Care has a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 79% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.85 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Aspen Hospice And Palliative Care serves 315 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, Texas office in Bexar County.
Yes, Aspen Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 671767, since June 5, 2013); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Aspen Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice based in San Antonio, Texas, serving families in Bexar County and surrounding areas. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 5, 2013 (CCN 671767).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Aspen a 3-star overall rating. Of those surveyed, 79% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 79% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Aspen scored 96.85, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 57.8% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Aspen Hospice And Palliative Care's service area, per CMS data, spans 315 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its San Antonio office.
Hospice care for eligible Medicare beneficiaries is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit; this listing does not include cost information beyond that fact. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and may not reflect the most current updates; families are encouraged to verify details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Aspen Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 671767) since June 5, 2013, 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 CAHPS survey data shows a 3-star family caregiver rating, with 79% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 79% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Aspen's composite process-of-care score is 96.85, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Aspen serves 315 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 315 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Aspen Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but CMS publishes it as part of transparency data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Aspen has been Medicare-certified since June 5, 2013.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to manage symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those with a life expectancy of six months or less who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, support, or medical attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Aspen Hospice And Palliative Care at (210) 600-5143 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care with Aspen Hospice And Palliative Care, contact them directly at (210) 600-5143 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how quickly staff respond to needs, what services are included, and how the hospice compares to state and national averages on CMS quality measures.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Aspen Hospice And Palliative Care using CCN 671767 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671767?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.