Gentle Partners In Hospice Llc
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741675)
CMS process measure: 75.47 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 56 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (210) 908-9616 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Gentle Partners In Hospice LLC, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 75.47, below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Gentle Partners In Hospice LLC serves 56 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, Texas office in Bexar County.
Yes, Gentle Partners In Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN 741675, certified since 2017. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Gentle Partners In Hospice LLC is a for-profit hospice agency based in San Antonio, Texas, serving patients and families in Bexar County. The agency has been Medicare-certified since June 27, 2017, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 741675.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Gentle Partners In Hospice LLC has not had CAHPS family caregiver survey results published. CMS does not release these figures for every hospice, often because too few surveys were completed to report reliably; this is not an indication of poor quality, simply that the data is not available.
On CMS's hospice quality composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered, Gentle Partners In Hospice LLC scored 75.47, which falls below the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 25.7% of patients, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
The agency's service area, as reported by CMS, spans 56 ZIP codes centered on its San Antonio office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost information beyond this is provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Gentle Partners In Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 741675), certified since June 27, 2017. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens when there are too few completed surveys to report; this does not indicate the quality of care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, Gentle Partners In Hospice LLC scored 75.47, below the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare data, it serves 56 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 56 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Gentle Partners In Hospice LLC is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine care quality, but it is a fact families sometimes weigh when comparing providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 27, 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 those with a terminal prognosis who are no longer pursuing curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No; hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the illness, but it does not mean giving up medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (210) 908-9616 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe an intake process; please contact the hospice at (210) 908-9616 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, staff availability, how quality measures compare to state averages, and the hospice's service area; contact the hospice at (210) 908-9616 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Gentle Partners In Hospice LLC's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741675?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.