Blue Skies Hospice
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671624)
CMS process measure: 94.25 (state average 94.72 — at state average)
Serves: 24 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (210) 838-6340 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 85% would definitely recommend Blue Skies Hospice, and 83% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 94.25 is at the Texas state average of 94.72.
Blue Skies Hospice serves 24 ZIP codes from its office in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County.
Yes, Blue Skies Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 671624, certified since January 28, 2009. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Blue Skies Hospice is a non-profit hospice located in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. It has been Medicare-certified since January 28, 2009 (CCN 671624), and serves families across 24 ZIP codes from its San Antonio office.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 85% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 83% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided, so families should check Care Compare directly for the most current star rating, if available.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Blue Skies Hospice scored 94.25, which CMS classifies as at the state average of 94.72 for Texas. CMS also reports that 72.6% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, per its published measures.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient sample sizes rather than an indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Blue Skies Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671624) since January 28, 2009, 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 survey, 85% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Blue Skies Hospice, and 83% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Blue Skies Hospice scored 94.25 on the CMS composite process measure, which is at the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Blue Skies Hospice serves 24 ZIP codes from its office in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 24 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Blue Skies Hospice is a non-profit organization; ownership type can affect organizational priorities, but CMS quality measures are the more direct indicator of care patterns.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Blue Skies Hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 28, 2009.
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 with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop 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 the underlying illness; it does not mean abandoning medical care or attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Blue Skies Hospice; please contact the hospice at (210) 838-6340 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Blue Skies Hospice directly at (210) 838-6340 to learn how to begin care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, and the geographic area served — all of which are addressed above for Blue Skies Hospice using CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Blue Skies Hospice's certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671624?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.