Embrace Hospice
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671676)
CMS process measure: 99.55 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 112 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (210) 691-3600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Embrace Hospice has a 3-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 84% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.55 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Embrace Hospice serves 112 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, Texas office in Bexar County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address is included.
Yes, Embrace Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 671676, certified since June 17, 2011. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Embrace Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in San Antonio, Texas, serving families in Bexar County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since June 17, 2011, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 671676.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Embrace Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among respondents, 84% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences of caregivers who completed the survey and are published by CMS as part of its standard quality reporting.
On CMS's composite process measure, which tracks whether recommended care processes were delivered, Embrace Hospice scored 99.55, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that 72.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per its published data.
Embrace Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 112 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to CMS's own reporting vintage; families are encouraged to review the current listing directly on Care Compare for the most up-to-date figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Embrace Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671676) since June 17, 2011, 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's CAHPS survey data shows Embrace Hospice received an overall family caregiver rating of 3 stars, with 84% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 82% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Embrace Hospice's CMS composite process score is 99.55, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Embrace Hospice serves 112 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, Texas office in Bexar County, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 112 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Embrace Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not directly determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results are better indicators of caregiver experience and care processes.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Embrace Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 17, 2011.
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 for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than 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 shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients can still receive medical attention aimed at managing pain and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Embrace Hospice; please contact the hospice at (210) 691-3600 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care with Embrace Hospice, contact the hospice directly at (210) 691-3600 and verify certification and coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how the hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and what services are included; contact Embrace Hospice at (210) 691-3600 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Embrace Hospice's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671676?state=TX to confirm current ratings and details.
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.