Guiding Light Hospice Inc
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741503)
CMS process measure: 94.04 (state average 94.72 — at state average)
Serves: 91 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (210) 585-2335 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Guiding Light Hospice a 3-star rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 81% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 94.04 is about at the Texas state average of 94.72.
Guiding Light Hospice serves 91 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, Texas office in Bexar County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Guiding Light Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 741503), certified since March 10, 2014, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Guiding Light Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice based in San Antonio, Texas, serving families in Bexar County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since March 10, 2014 (CCN 741503).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Guiding Light Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Of those surveyed, 81% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care practices, Guiding Light Hospice scored 94.04, which CMS characterizes as at the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports that 66.7% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, based on the available data.
Guiding Light Hospice reports serving 91 ZIP codes from its San Antonio office, reflecting a broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here beyond that fact.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to review the source directly and to contact the hospice with any questions about current services.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Guiding Light Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 741503) as of March 10, 2014, 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 Care Compare data shows a 3-star CAHPS rating, with 81% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 81% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process-of-care score is 94.04, which CMS lists as at the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Guiding Light Hospice serves 91 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 91 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Guiding Light Hospice Inc is a for-profit organization; ownership type doesn't determine quality on its own, but CMS reports it alongside quality data so families can consider it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 10, 2014.
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 expectancy of six months or less 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 giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Guiding Light Hospice at (210) 585-2335 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Guiding Light Hospice directly at (210) 585-2335 to ask about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about CAHPS survey results, staffing, service area, and how the hospice's process measures compare to state averages — Guiding Light Hospice can be reached at (210) 585-2335 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Guiding Light Hospice Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741503?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.