Elegant Hospice
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971573)
CMS process measure: 64.65 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 66 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (210) 817-4746 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Elegant Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, Elegant Hospice scored 64.65, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Elegant Hospice serves 66 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, Texas office in Bexar County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Elegant Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 971573, certified since February 14, 2020. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Elegant Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in San Antonio, Texas, serving patients in Bexar County and surrounding areas. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 14, 2020 (CCN 971573).
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Elegant Hospice, such as star rating or the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice or rate it 9-10. This often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable figures, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Elegant Hospice scored 64.65, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average according to the most recent CMS Care Compare data. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that 51.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the same data set.
Elegant Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 66 ZIP codes from its San Antonio office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to review the current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any questions about its services.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Elegant Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 971573) since February 14, 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 survey results, including star rating or recommend percentages, for Elegant Hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed to report reliable results.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Elegant Hospice's composite process score is 64.65, compared with the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average per CMS Care Compare data. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and that 51.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Elegant Hospice serves 66 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, Texas office in Bexar County, according to CMS Care Compare.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 66 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Elegant Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS publishes quality measures separately for families to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Elegant Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 14, 2020, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a patient is expected to have six months or less to live if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients may still receive treatment for unrelated conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Elegant Hospice; please contact the hospice at (210) 817-4746 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact Elegant Hospice directly at (210) 817-4746 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these details for Elegant Hospice on Medicare Care Compare and confirm any remaining questions by calling (210) 817-4746.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Elegant Hospice's official listing, including CCN 971573, at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971573?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.