Elysian Hospice
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741671)
CMS process measure: 95.56 (state average 94.72 — at state average)
Serves: 58 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (210) 375-5016 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Elysian Hospice, so no recommend percentage or star rating is available. On CMS's quality process composite measure, the hospice scored 95.56, which is at the Texas state average of 94.72.
Elysian Hospice serves 58 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, Texas office in Bexar County.
Yes, Elysian Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741671, since 2017); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Elysian Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in San Antonio, Texas, serving Bexar County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since May 15, 2017 (CCN 741671).
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for Elysian Hospice. This often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to publicly report reliable figures, and it does not indicate poor quality of care.
On CMS's quality process composite measure, Elysian Hospice scored 95.56, which is at the state average for Texas (94.72). This composite reflects how consistently the hospice completed a bundle of recommended care processes for its patients. CMS also reports that visits occurred in the last days of life for 65.5% of patients, and a care index score of 8 for this hospice, according to the same Care Compare dataset.
Elysian Hospice reports serving 58 ZIP codes from its San Antonio office, giving families in a fairly broad area of the region access to its services.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing, and families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by calling the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Elysian Hospice?
Yes, Elysian Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741671) since May 15, 2017. 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for Elysian Hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Elysian Hospice's composite process score is 95.56, which CMS classifies as at the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Elysian Hospice serves 58 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 58 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Elysian Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type doesn't directly determine quality of care, but it can be one factor families consider alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Elysian Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 15, 2017.
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 prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life; it is not about giving up but about a change in goals of care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Elysian Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (210) 375-5016 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Elysian Hospice at (210) 375-5016 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver support, how care needs are met after hours, and how the hospice's CMS quality scores compare to others in the area; contact Elysian Hospice at (210) 375-5016 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Elysian Hospice (CCN 741671) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741671?state=TX to confirm current CMS data.
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.